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Sports News of Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Source: www.punchng.com

American coaching job thrills Adekuoroye

Odunayo Adekuoroye Odunayo Adekuoroye

After bagging a job with Wayland Baptist University in the United States of America as an assistant wrestling coach, Nigerian Commonwealth gold medalist and former world wrestling champion Odunayo Adekuoroye feels honoured to be given the opportunity to impacton younger ones, The PUNCH reports.

The American university made it public on its Instagram page that the 29-year-old had been appointed its assistant wrestling coach.

“We are proud to announce that our assistant wrestling coach is none other than three times World Placer (2nd, 3rd, 5th) and No.1 ranked wrestler in the world, Odunayo Adekuoroye,” the school wrote.

“She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our programme and we are excited to have her join us.”

Adekuoroye, via her Facebook page, confirmed the appointment, adding that the decision would aid in her quest for an Olympic medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

“As a high-performing wrestler and athlete with the goal of adding the Paris 2024 Olympic to my cabinet, I often ask myself the futuristic question “Odunayo” what next?

“How do I pass on my skills, experience and expertise to the next generation? While I was still pondering on these things, Wayland Baptist University gave me an offer that will help me accomplish my goals and ambition.

“I can remain a high-performing wrestler and at the same time be a coach to guide the younger ones at their prestigious Citadel of learning.

“I have embraced the golden opportunity of working as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Wayland Baptist University USA. It offers me an opportunity to grow as an active and competing wrestler and at the same time be a part of the growth and development of the next generation of amazing athletes and world record breakers.”

Reacting further in a chat with The PUNCH, Adekuoroye, who won a gold medal in the Women’s 57kg Freestyle wrestling event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, said, “It is an honour, I have always wanted to share what I have with the young ones and I see this as an opportunity for me to give back to the young ones.

“I am super excited at the offer.”