ECOWAS Wrestling Tournament Reinforces Regional Integration, Youth Empowerment
By Mnena Iyorkegh, Abuja
Economic Community of West African States has underscored the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) as a means of reinforcing the organisation’s unwavering commitment to regional integration, youth empowerment and cultural preservation.
This was stated at the closing ceremony of the wrestling tournament at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria,
“In a remarkable display of athletic excellence and sportsmanship, Senegal secured 1st place, Nigeria claimed 2nd, and Benin achieved 3rd,” ECOWAS said.
“However, the most significant achievement of this edition was the historic inclusion of female wrestlers, a landmark step toward gender equality in traditional sports, appropriately taking place on International Women’s Day.”
“As ECOWAS commemorates five decades of progress, TOLAC continues to serve as a catalyst for cross-border cooperation, paving the way for the international recognition of African wrestling and its enduring contribution to cultural identity and regional cohesion,” ECOWAS concluded.
This tournament as part of the ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebrations, has demonstrated the unifying power of sport, strengthening diplomatic ties across West Africa and fostering deeper regional solidarity.
The 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament highlights the organisation’s commitment to regional integration and youth empowerment, showcasing the power of sports in fostering development within the West African community
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