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Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu narrowly missed a podium finish in the women’s wrestling 68kg event, falling short in the bronze medal match.
Oborududu was defeated 3-0 (Victory on Points) by Japan’s Nonoka Ozaki, a two-time World Champion.
Nonoka Ozaki of Team Japan celebrates during the Wrestling Women’s Freestyle 68kg Bronze Medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Champs-de-Mars Arena. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Nigerian, who’s ranked World number 6, faced a tough challenge against Ozaki and played catch up through the contest.
Odunayo Adekuoroye
