When you take this life too seriously, you are making things difficult for yourself. That’s why you have to find your happiness. I am always trying t… - Odunayo Adekuoroye

Wrestling gave me fame, took me out of poverty and gave me a name. We didn’t have anything at home, but when I started making money, at least now we are not rich, but we are comfortable. We are now living in our own house, I bought a car for my dad, and I opened a shop for my mum.

I ended up loving wrestling passionately.

I find myself often thinking about how the gold medal will be represented to me… my dream finally coming true. I can’t wait to experience that moment and make history as the first African woman to win Olympic gold in wrestling.