Onyebuchi, Genesis depart for world wrestling beach games in Doha
Blessing Onyebuchi and Mercy Genesis, reigning African champions, have departed Nigeria for Doha, Qatar, venue of the inaugural World Beach Games.
Onyebuchi and Genesis are expected to contest in the +70kg and -50kg categories respectively.
The pair, alongside coach Victor Kodei, left the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 12pm on Friday via a Qatar Airways flight.
At the tournament, the two athletes will take part in beach wrestling, which is similar to the traditional Kokuwa wrestling.
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The 6-day international multi-sport event is organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC).
The games is scheduled to run from October 11-16, 2019 and will have about 1,240 athletes from over 90 countries in attendance.
The duo, who claimed African Games gold medals in Morocco a few months ago, will be guided by experienced coach Kodei at the tournament.
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