Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Hannah Reuben has qualified for her second Olympic Games since she began her wrestling career.
Reuben who is a World Military Champion defeated Amy Youin (Côte d’Ivoire) in the 76kg women’s final of the 2024 African/Oceania Olympic qualifiers held in Alexandria, Egypt to qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Army officer told www.aclsports.com that winning a gold medal at the 13th African Games meant a lot.
She said, “First to start with, all thanks to Jehovah God. I feel very happy and really glad for this second opportunity qualifying for the Olympics games.
“Winning a gold medal at the 13th African games, to me is a beautiful feelings and I could remember my first All African Games in 2015 where I won a silver medal, losing to my Egyptian opponent. This very victory at the just concluded African Games mean so much to me and I am fulfilled at that very level.
She attributed the success recorded to critical stakeholders who have contributed to the growth of her wrestling career.
She said, “What is responsible is every hard work that has been put together, physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual hard work. And all this wouldn’t have been possible without the support the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri; Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi; NWF president, Hon Daniel Igali, my family, coaches, teammates/training mates, fans and many others.
She hailed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja for the opportunities presented since he got to office.
Reuben said, “Many thanks to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. I really appreciate him for the great opportunities given to me and God bless everyone that has contributed to my every victory in my sporting career, be it in the past, present and in the future”.
