Secretary General of Pro Wrestling Africa (PWA), Olusesan Olukoya, has expressed his happiness over the approval given by the Alliance of Independent Wrestling Federation to the zone to host a professional wrestling training sessions in Benin Republic.
Olukoya, who is one of the resource person at the expected training said with the approval, the aim and objective of promoting professional wrestling across Africa and especially Benin Republic, has begun in earnest.
“The world wrestling body already given us approval for the training taking place over two days; November 16 and 17, in Cotonou, Benin Republic,” he said.
“There are so many talents in Benin Republic and we just need to give them necessary training about what and what professional wrestling entails.”
In the approval letter from AIWF and signed by the Executive Director of the body, Matt Creed, it was stated that their goal is to provide aspiring wrestlers in Benin Republic with a platform to enhance their abilities and to grow the local wrestling community in a positive and sustainable manner.
The statement added: “We are pleased to inform you that the Alliance of Independent Wrestling Federation has granted approval for professional wrestling training sessions to be conducted in Benin Republic.
“These sessions, which are part of our ongoing commitment to expanding the global reach of professional wrestling, will focus on skill development, safety, and professional standards in the sport.
“The training programme will be overseen by the President of AIWF Africa and Secretary General of Pro Wrestling Africa (PWA), Olusesan Olukoya, who has extensive experience in managing and promoting wrestling activities across various regions.”