Nigerian Wrestler, Esther Kolawole wins gold at Spanish grand prix

<img src="https://bsnsports.com.ng/public/images/news/2025/Jul/06/6869dc7466ff2.png">Nigeriaswrestling sensation, Esther Kolawole, has won a gold medal at the Spanish Wrestling Grand Prix.The 23-year-old claimed her gold medal after defeating American wrestler Haylie Jaffe 10-0 by superiority in the final in Madrid on Saturday, July 6.Kolawole, a Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier, displayed remarkable dominance throughout the tournament. She breezed past Spains Lydia Perez 10-0 in the quarter-finals and followed it up with a gritty 4-1 semifinal victory over Polands Alicja Nowosad before capping it off with an emphatic win over Jaffe.This gold marks a major progression for Kolawole, who won bronze at the same competition in 2023. Her latest triumph is a testament to her continued development and growing presence on the global stage.The African champion is using the Spanish Grand Prixheld from July 4 to 7as a preparatory event ahead of the World Wrestling Ranking Series scheduled for July 14 in Budapest, Hungary. Both tournaments are part of her build-up to the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Croatia this September.Kolawoles gold follows her previous bronze in Madrid, while compatriot Ogunsanya Christinah also secured bronze in the 53kg category.The post <a href="http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/7/nigerian-wrestler-esther-kolawole-wins-gold-at-spanish-grand-prix-2.html">Nigerian Wrestler, Esther Kolawole wins gold at Spanish grand prix</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lindaikejisblog.com">Linda Ikeji Blog</a>.
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