Nigerian wrestler Blessing Oborududu has secured her place in the semi-finals of the women’s 68kg wrestling event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The world-ranked number 6 athlete demonstrated her prowess on Monday by defeating Canadian opponent Linda Morais with a convincing 8-2 victory in the quarter-final match.
Oborududu’s strong performance sets the stage for an exciting semi-final bout against Meerim Zhumanazarova from Kyrgyzstan.
The highly anticipated match is scheduled for the Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris at 8 pm.
This isn’t Oborududu’s first time shining on the Olympic stage. She previously claimed a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, showcasing her consistency at the highest level of competition.
Her opponent, Zhumanazarova, ranked 16th in the world, brings impressive credentials to the match.
The Kyrgyz freestyle wrestler holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in her home country and secured a bronze medal in the same weight category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The clash between these two accomplished athletes promises to be a highlight of the wrestling events at the Paris Games.