Daniel Igali
- January 6, 2024
- Amateur Wrestler
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Daniel Igali |
| Occupation | Amateur Wrestler |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 3, 1974(1974-02-03) |
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | Bayelsa State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Daniel Igali Biography
| Name | Daniel Igali |
| Birthday | Feb 3 |
| Birth Year | 1974 |
| Place Of Birth | Bayelsa State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Daniel Igali is one of the most popular and richest Amateur Wrestler who was born on February 3, 1974 in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Baraladei Daniel Igali (born 3rd February 1974, in Eniwari, Bayelsa State, Nigeria) is a Canadian freestyler wrestler who is an Olympic gold medalist. He resides in Surrey, British Columbia.
His career in wrestling is featured in a TV documentary written by Joel Gordon called, “Wrestling with Destiny: The Life and Times of Daniel Igali”. The documentary biographical film was shown through CBC Television in 2004 as an episode of the Life and Times (TV series).
In November 2006 Igali was injured during a violent robbery while in Nigeria.
Igali became president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, creating the highest morale athletes for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and highest medal hopefuls for Nigeria at the Games. The Nigerian team has otherwise lacklustre morale outside of wrestling.
The 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, Igali was awarded a gold medal at the men’s freestyle wrestling. He was a representative of Canada on the world stage. In the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, Igali won a gold medal in the men’s freestyle wrestling event of 74 kg. In 2007 Igali became a member of Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. In 2012, he was admitted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 2012.
Daniel Igali Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Amateur Wrestler |
| House | Living in own house. |
Daniel Igali is one of the richest Amateur Wrestler from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Daniel Igali 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
As the captain of the Nigerian wrestling team, he traveled to Canada to participate during the 1994 Commonwealth Games. He stayed in Canada as he sought refugee status in response to the tensions in Nigeria. He was granted citizenship in 1998.
Then, in Canada, Igali won 116 consecutive matches in wrestling in Simon Fraser University from 1997 until 1999. He was fourth at the world championships. He was second in 1998’s World Cup and won a bronze medal at the 1999 Pan American Games. He was instructed by Nasir Lal, a two-time Canadian Olympian from Afghanistan.
On February 10, 2005, Igali announced that he would seek nomination as a candidate in Surrey-Newton for the British Columbia Liberal Party in the 2005 provincial election in British Columbia. He won the nomination, but was defeated by New Democrat opponent Harry Bains in the election.
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Who is Daniel Igali Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Daniel Ranked on the list of most popular Amateur Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Daniel Igali celebrates birthday on February 3 of every year.
Top Facts about Daniel Igali
- Daniel Igali is a Nigerian-Canadian Olympic wrestler.
- He won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- Igali was born in Eniwari, Nigeria in 1974.
- He moved to Canada as a refugee in 1994.
- Igali became a Canadian citizen in 1998.
- He won multiple national and international wrestling titles.
- Igali founded the Nigerian Wrestling Federation in 2018.
- He is an advocate for sports development in Africa.
- Igali has been awarded numerous honors and awards for his achievements.
- He currently serves as the President of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation.
What did igali do?
Igali was the Nigerian Greco-Roman champion in 1991 and 1993, and African freestyle champion in 1993 and 1994. It was while representing Nigeria at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, BC that, due to political unrest in his home country, he claimed refugee status to stay in Canada, becoming a citizen in 1998.
How old is Igali?
48 years (February 3, 1974)
When did igali start wrestling?
Daniel Igali began wrestling at the age of 16 and entered the Nigerian National Senior Tournament. Despite the absence of designated age groups, Daniel Igali won his division. Freestyle wrestler Daniel Igali at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
What is the name of Nigerian wrestler?
Nigerian wrestler Tolulope Omogbehin known as Omos on Monday night, 14 March, defeated fellow countryman Commander Azeez under two minutes in what was an interesting battle.
Who is the first man in wrestling?
In 1848, French showman, Jean Exbroyat formed the first modern wrestlers’ circus troupe and established a rule not to execute holds below the waist — a style he named “flat hand wrestling”.