Female Wrestler, Mercy Genesis has won Nigeria’s 9th Gold Medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games taking place in Birmingham, England.
Genesis beats her Canadian opponent, Madison Parks in the final of the female 50kg Freestyle Wrestling event.
Male freestyle wrestler, Welson Ebikewemino won the Silver medal in 57kg category.
Female boxer, Cynthia Ogunsemilore, won a Bronze medal for Nigeria in the Women’s Over 57kg-60kg Lightweight Boxing category at 2022 Commonwealth Games after a 5-0 semifinal loss to Any Sara Broadhurst of Northern Ireland.
