ECOWAS Concludes Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC 2025) In Grand Style.

By Ferdinand Olise

The 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC), has been concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, as part of the ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebrations.

According to a statement issued by ECOWAS Commission on Sunday, “this feat reinforces the Commission’s unwavering commitment to regional integration, youth empowerment, and cultural preservation”

During the tournament, Senegal secured 1st place, while Nigeria clinched 2nd position, and Benin Republic got the 3rd position.

Noting the remarkable display of athletic excellence and sportsmanship, the statement said further, “the most significant achievement of this edition was the historic inclusion of female wrestlers, a landmark step toward gender equality in traditional sports, which appropriately took place on the 2025 International Women’s Day. This tournament has once again demonstrated the unifying power of sports, strengthening diplomatic ties across West Africa, and fostering deeper regional solidarity”.

Meanwhile, as ECOWAS commemorates five decades of progress, TOLAC continues to serve as a catalyst for cross-border cooperation, paving the way for the international recognition of African wrestling and its enduring contribution to cultural identity, and regional cohesion.