As the curtains fall on the maiden edition of the Customs, Military/Paramilitary Wrestling Championship, the Nigerian Army stamped their feet on other athletes by emerging champions of the tournament.
The week-long championship which was held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Indoor Hall, Package B, in Abuja.
The Nigeria Army team showcased their wrestling prowess, outperforming other military and paramilitary agencies to coast home to victory in exhilarating manner.
The Army made a strong showing winning nine gold, four sliver and one bronze medals to beat Nigeria Airforce with two gold two silver and five bronze medals.
Nigeria Civil Defence Corps placed third with two gold and three bronze medals while Nigeria police Force with one gold , six silver and four bronze medals placed a close 4th.
Team Customs won one bronze medal to finish 5th while Nigeria Navy with three silver and four bronze medals, made the top six on the medal table.
The championship tagged ‘National Wrestling Championship ABUJA 2024’, was organised by the Nigeria Wrestling Federation in collaboration with the Chief of Defence Staff and Nigeria Customs Service.
Blueprint can report that efforts are on ground to make the Championship an annual event.