Team Nigeria wins one silver, two bronze in Mongolia wrestling event

Team Nigeria has wrapped up its competition at the Ulaanbaatar 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW) 3rd Ranking Series in Mongolia, achieving a respectable haul of one silver and two bronze medals.

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Ojo put up a 10-0 superlative display against Mongolian Tuvshinjargal Tarav to set up a semi-final clash with Priya of India, whom she later beat 5-1.

Hannah Ojo claimed the silver medal in her category. She demonstrated a dominant performance, defeating Mongolia's Tuvshinjargal Tarav 10-0 and then Priya of India 5-1 in the semifinals. However, the reigning African champion's impressive streak ended in the final, where she lost 0-8 to India's Kajal.

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However, the reigning African champion’s impressive run came to an end, losing to Kajal of India 0-8 in the final to settle for silver.

Esther Kolawole secured a bronze medal for Nigeria by overwhelming Huan Yang of China 10-0. Kolawole also made a significant impact earlier in the competition, upsetting world number one Amina Tandelova of Russia with a 6-0 victory. She narrowly missed advancing to the final, losing 4-5 to North Korean world silver medallist Kim Ok-ju.

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Earlier, Kolawole won a bronze medal for Nigeria after she overwhelmed Huan Yang of China 10-0.

These medals add to the tally of Christianah Ogunsanya, ensuring Nigeria leaves the Ranking Series with three medals from its four participating athletes: Mercy Genesis (50kg), Tolulope Ogunsanya (53kg), Esther Kolawole (62kg), and Hannah Ojo (76kg). The Ulaanbaatar Open is the third of four UWW Ranking Series tournaments, crucial for athletes seeking seeding points for upcoming global championships.

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Kolawole made a statement of intent in her run to the bronze medal match, upsetting Russian world number one, Amina Tandelova, 6-0.