JUST IN: Paris 2024: Nigerian wrestler advances to semifinals

Blessing Oborududu, a dominant force in African wrestling, has secured a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s Freestyle 68kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The 35-year-old Nigerian wrestler defeated Canada’s Linda Morais 8-2 at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on Monday.

Oborududu, a 15-time African champion, made history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by winning Nigeria’s only silver medal.

She is now seeking another Olympic podium finish in the 68kg class.

Next, Oborududu will face Meerim Zhumanazarova of Kyrgyzstan in the semifinals of the women’s 68kg wrestling event at 8 p.m.

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Oborududu is ranked 6th while Zhumanazarova, an Olympic bronze medalist, is ranked 16th.

Oborududu’s impressive performance in Paris follows her first-place finish at the 2024 Seniors African and Oceania OG Qualifier.

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Many consider her a strong contender for a medal at the Paris Olympic Games.

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