China's Kexin Hong Triumphs Over Nigeria's Odunayo Adekuoroye in Women's Freestyle 57kg Quarterfinal

On August 8, 2024, the quarterfinal match of the Women’s Freestyle 57kg wrestling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics took place at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, showcasing an intense battle between China's Kexin Hong and Nigeria's Odunayo Adekuoroye.

The match began with both athletes demonstrating their skills and strategies on the mat. Adekuoroye, wearing the red singlet, initially put up a strong fight, but Hong, clad in blue, quickly took control of the match. With a combination of speed and technical prowess, Hong secured a total of 10 technical points against Adekuoroye's 8.

The first period saw Hong leading with a score of 4-4, but she managed to outmaneuver Adekuoroye in the second period, scoring an additional 6 points while limiting Adekuoroye to just 2 points. The final score stood at 10-8 in favor of Hong, who advanced to the semifinals of the tournament. Adekuoroye, despite her loss, displayed remarkable resilience and skill throughout the match.

Refereeing the match was Zeynel Lutfu Atay from Turkey, with Marius Cimpoeru from Romania acting as judge and Levent Sen also from Turkey serving as mat chairman. The match lasted a total of 5 minutes and 16 seconds, concluding with Hong claiming victory and a place in the next round.