The Daniel Igali Recreation Centre in Bayelsa State was on Saturday inaugurated by sports minister Solomon Dalung.
Dalung described the owner of the facility Daniel Igali as a sportsman, champion and a source of pride to the people of Nigeria.
The centre has a gymnasium, a wrestling hall, a basketball court and space for a hostel.
Igali, who is the president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, said, “We believe in a sound mind in a sound body. We believe that youths and adults alike should regularly exercise. Youths should be given the opportunities and avenues to achieve their goals, especially in sports. That is why I deemed it fit to build this edifice for our athletes to practice, especially for the elite athletes.
“We have also allotted a space for the purpose of building a dormitory so that elite athletes can stay on site and train properly. We are also hoping that in the next two or three months we will have this centre duly accredited by the International Wrestling Federation, so that we can have international coaches sent here officially to coach our athletes.”
Dalung commended Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson for his contribution to the growth of wrestling in the country.
He said, “I’m convinced that by the support of the governor, wrestling has been tactically domesticated as a heritage for the people of Bayelsa. I commend and congratulate you for hosting and single-handedly financing the National Wrestling Championship.”
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