Alfred and Okuro retain wrestling titles at Diri Classics
Pakistan Alfred and Augustine Okuro successfully defended their Greco-Roman wrestling titles at the Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa. Alfred dominated the 67kg category, while Okuro excelled in the super heavyweight division. The event also saw new champions and strong performances from Bayelsa and Delta States. Several athletes claimed medals across multiple weight classes.
Match highlights
- Pakistan Alfred of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps retained his 67kg Greco-Roman title with a round-robin sweep.
- Augustine Okuro of Delta State defended his super heavyweight (130kg) crown, winning all matches by technical superiority.
- Harrison Onovwiomogbohwo of Bayelsa State won his first Greco-Roman gold in the 97kg category, defeating Tobechukwu Udeh.
- Bayelsa State led the medal table in Greco-Roman wrestling with eight medals, including four gold.
- Other gold medalists included Ogidi Peredeiaha, Dick Enibode, Terry Godfred, Matthew Godstime, and Oke Ituru across various weight classes.
