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Commonwealth gold medalist is excited with her new role.
Former world wrestling champion Odunayo Adekuoroye has started a new job as a coach in the United States of America.
The Nigerian Commonwealth gold medalist has accepted a position as an assistant wrestling coach at Wayland Baptist University in America.
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The university confirmed the appointment on its Instagram page, saying the 29-year-old had been appointed its assistant wrestling coach.
The decision will help me win gold at the 2024 Olympic Games - Adekuroye
Adekuroye said the decision will aid in her quest for an Olympic medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
She added that it is an opportunity for her to give her experience and expertise to the next generation of wrestlers.
She said, "As a high performing wrestler and Athlete with the goal of adding the Paris 2024 Olympic to my cabinet,I often ask myself the futuristic question "Odunayo" what next? How do I pass on my skills, experience and expertise to the next generation.
"While I was still pondering on these things, Wayland Baptist University gave me an offer that will help me accomplish my goals and ambition. I can remain a high performing Wrestler and at the same time be a coach to guide the younger ones at their prestigious Citadel of learning."
She said further that the offer would help her grow in her wrestling career and develop new talents.
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"I have embraced the golden opportunity of working as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Wayland Baptist University USA. It offers me an opportunity to grow as an active and competing wrestler and at the same time be a part of the growth and development of the next generation of amazing athletes and world record breakers," she wrote in Facebook.
The 29-year-old won the freestyle 53-kilogram category at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as well as the freestyle 57-kilogram category at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 games.
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