In preparation for both tournaments, the NWF boss disclosed that a 3-week intensive camping will commence in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on 6th March.
During the camping exercise in Yenagoa, Igali, who is former World and Olympic champion in wrestling l hinted that there would be a mini-tournament to put the wrestlers in tip-top shape before their departure to Morocco.
“As we’ve maintained, we will ensure that our athletes are adequately prepared for the Olympic qualifying.
“They are not only going to be in close camping for at least three weeks, we will expose them to a mini-tournament so that they will be in top shape for the qualifiers.
Igali thanked Bayelsa State Government and other sponsors for always supporting the Nigeria Wrestling Federation.
The retired wrestler who won a gold medal in the Men’s 69 kg freestyle for his adopted nation Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Australia also disclosed that an 18 room Accommodation facility has been built in wrestling theatre to accommodate wrestlers during major competitions.
Earlier, Governor Douye Diri called on the organised private sector and captains of industries to invest and support the development of Sports in Bayelsa State.
He urged the multinational oil companies to partner the government by sponsoring sporting events in order to positively engage the youths.