Ogun state Wrestling Association wants state government to provide the wrestlers with the right equipment especially mats to aid their performances at major competitions ahead of the National Sports Festival.

The Chairman of the association, Dr Abimbola Babalola made the appeal in Abeokuta when he led the gold medalist at the last National Youth games in Asaba, Adekanbi Jesutofunmi to the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports Development, Comrade Lanre Ogunyinka.

Dr Babalola who noted that Ogun State occupied the second spot in the Nigeria Wrestling Federation ranking said the wrestlers were poised to dethrone Delta State if necessary resources were provided for them.

He also solicited the support of the state government towards the participation of the wrestlers in the forthcoming 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Championship in Bayelsa State.

Responding, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports Development, Comrade Lanre Ogunyinka restated the commitment of the present administration in the state to the change the face of sports in the state especially the upgrade of sporting facilities.

Comrade Ogunyinka who noted that the era of poaching athletes from other states was over encouraged the association to continue to partner government to ensure that objective of talent discovery was achieved.