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| Igali managing half a loaf |
President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation,Daniel Igali is making do with what he called "half a loaf" following the delayed decision by the sports Ministry in Nigeria to approve partly the Sparing partners for his wrestling contingent for the Rio Olympics.
Igali said with a grimace that the distraction of not allowing the training partners to travel with the team was unhealthy for the common goal of Nigeria.
‘’They’ have met me half way not approving all the training partners i requested for the
team. As it is, we are still going to
manage switching the partners for both male and female. I am happy that they
finally gave consent for them to join us. Initially, it was a blunt
cancellation for them to come. Like they say, half bread is better than
nothing. I am happy’’, Igali equiped.
Igali further frowned at the
transport arrangement. ‘’It’s frustrating for me to be doing two hours from my hotel
to join my athletes at the Games Village to train. It takes a toll on me but we see that as a
sacrifice that we all make to serve our fatherland. But, it could have been
better ensuring smooth transport arrangement for all those who have key roles
to play in the Olympics’’
Looking
ahead, the great Olympian reiterated that they would give out their best to
ensure a good performance that everybody would be happy with. ‘’The wrestlers
are in good shape and doing well. I’m happy that the training partners are
joining up. That will keep them in good shape for the task ahead’’, he noted.
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