Wike wants 2018 African wrestling actions in PH

The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has asked Nigeria Wrestling Federation to bid for the hosting of 2018 Senior African Wrestling Championships in  Port Harcourt
According to the  President of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali, the body will soon consult the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports to submit a bid for the hosting rights of the 2018 Senior Africa Wrestling Championships .
Igali who won gold for Canada in Men’s Freestyle, Lightweight category in 2000 Sydney Olympics also revealed that Governor Wike has also directed  the Ministry of Sports in Rivers State to liaise with the Nigeria Wrestling Federation to host the  Annual Senior National Wrestling Championships.