BY SUNNY A. DAVID
Popular Wrestler, Mr Uchenna Animoke, popularly known as ‘Mighty Uche Fancy’ in his active days, has unveiled plans to revolutionize wrestling in Anambra State, aiming to discover and nurture new talent, improve infrastructure, and promote the sport across the region.
With a rich history in the sport, Uche Fancy is determined to give back to the Community that shaped his career, promising a new era of growth and success for Anambra Wrestling.
The Veteran Wrestler, on Tuesday, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen, argued that he would achieve this if he becomes the Chairman of Anambra Wrestling Association (AWA).
He vowed to restore the glory of the unique sport in Anambra state by establishing wrestling clubs and organising wrestling competitions to create opportunities for youth.
According to Mr. Animoke, by creating the opportunity, talented youth would compete and win medals for the State, Nationally and Internationally.
The Veteran Wrestler, who is the proprietor of the popular Mighty Fancy Super Star Club, Fegge in Onitsha South Local Government Area, a place of training combat sports fighters such as wrestling, Taekwondo, Karate and Judo, said inauguration of Anambra Wrestling Association (AWA) is scheduled later this year.
He recalled that Anambra State is rich with human resources that can make it wrestling hub in Nigeria.
“You remember, Late Chief Mike Okpala, popularly known as Power Mike is from here and Mr. Animoke is the Son-in-law to Power Mike, adding that the association under my leadership will seek to bring back the glorious days of Anambra Wrestling,” he stated.
