Golden in the Eyes of Many featuring Daniel Igali and wrestling Daniel Igali Induction Year:  2001 Sport:  Wrestling Category:  Athlete   Did You Know? At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Daniel became the first Canadian to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling. Please select your connection speed:        Download Windows Media Player  Facts and Figures:  ·    With his many interests and commitments, Daniel has little spare time, but occasionally he finds time for his hobbies.  He plays Kabaddi, an East Indian sport, which he describes as “rugby without the ball”; soccer, computer games, and enjoys reading (mystery) novels. ·    Daniel has been honoured twice as Canada’s Outstanding Male Amateur Athlete of the Year. ·    In December 2000 after winning gold at the Sydney Olympics, Daniel returned to Nigeria to celebrate his victory with his family.   Click on any of the images below to open Daniel Igali's Photo Gallery: