Nigeria, May 29 -- In a moment that will be etched in Nigeria's sporting history, Tokyo 2021 Olympic silver medalist and 14-time African champion Blessing Oborududu officially brought her illustrious wrestling career to an end with an emotional farewell at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta.

Competing for Team Bayelsa, Oborududu won her final bout to claim gold one last time on Wednesday, capping a glorious 19-year journey on the mat with poise, power, and pride.

Her victory secured gold for her state and marked the curtain call for one of the most decorated and inspirational female athletes in African history.

The wrestling arena inside the festival grounds fell silent in reverence before erupting in a standing ovation as n...