IOC Level 3 Coaches/Referees course ends in Bayelsa

Posted : 20 October 2023

Olympic Committee (NOC), has concluded a level 3 IOC coaching course for the coaches/referees of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation.

The training, which took place in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, was an opportunity for coaches/referees to reach their maximum potential performance with the application of international guidelines, thus aiding Nigerian wrestlers in reaching their peak.

In closing remarks, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Champion Daniel Igali, eulogized the massive impact the training course would have on the federation's coaches/referees and athletes.

"I must say a very big thank you to the IOC, UWW, and the NOC because this, for me, is very significant. As you know, your coaches and referees are what determine the outcome of every federation."

"I'm very glad we now have accredited level 3 coaches in Nigeria, which means the level of instruction is going to be higher, and I believe heading into Paris 2024, the contingent will be better prepared."

Also speaking, the president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, represented by Tony Nezianya, explained that the Wrestling Federation was singled out for the training due to its achievements in international competitions.

"We're very pleased to organize this because we have evaluated all the sports we have in Nigeria and thought that wrestling has the best opportunity to make us proud and give us that prestigious Olympic gold medal."

"The Wrestling Federation has been impressive recently, winning a lot of medals, and we think they deserve to have this course."

Assessing the level of performance by the coaches/referees, American Wrestling instructor Zac Dominguez expressed confidence that, with time, Nigerian athletes would benefit greatly from the training.

"They're soon to be great coaches; all came with open minds to learn, but Wrestling is like a marathon, it's going to be a journey, so they'll have to keep learning and keep improving."

Another Wrestling Educator from Tunisia, Ahmed Khedhri, emphasized the importance of the training course.

"This course is very important for Wrestling in Nigeria because it's a perimeter to empower their learning, and I commend them for their active participation."

A trainee, Oyinbrakemi King, who, among others, attained the level 3 IOC license, expressed joy and gratitude to the Wrestling Federation led by Champion Daniel Igali for investing tangibly in them.

"I'm short of words, but I'm very happy. I want to thank the president of the Wrestling Federation for providing them with a beautiful facility that made it possible for the instructors to come to Nigeria, and I promise that we will continue to work hard and improve."

IOC Level 3 Coaches/Referees course ends in Bayelsa

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