Nigeria Wrestling Federation president, Daniel Igali has been depressed by the sudden passing away of a young and up coming wrestler, Pradus Boatman who died last week and was interred yesterday in Yenogoa, Bayelsa State.

*Snatched BY DEATH… Pradus Boatman

Fifteen year-old Boatman was the national champion in the Greco and Freestyle under-15 category. And according to Igali he was one of the young wrestlers, the federation was grooming to become world beaters in the near future, but he took ill and died.

“He was diagnosed with typhoid and malaria a week ago. Coaches and wrestlers contributed money to support his treatment.

“ He went to the hospital and was discharged after a few days. And he looked fit when he came to the gym and promised to resume training two days ago.

“But he took ill again and complained about headache and died before even getting to the hospital.  “His death is shocking to us all in the Nigeria wrestling circle. Only a few days ago he reminded me to redeem my promise of a new wrestling shoes for him. Sadly, the shoes ended up in his casket. It’s a huge loss! There is enormous pain!” lamented Igali