Nigerian Powerlifters are bossing it at the World Powerlifting Championship in Cairo, winning two GOLD medals after two days of action in Egypt.
Rita Ferdinand competing at her first World Championship, won her first ever World Title, the first GOLD medal for Nigeria at the Championship. Ferdinand defeated the reigning Paralympic Champion and World Record holder, China's Miaoyu Han, lifting a new African Record of 153kg to win the women's up to 79kg event.
Nigeria got another GOLD medal on Day 2 through Esther Oyema, who made a winning return to the global stage with a GOLD medal in the women's 55kg, lifting 125kg to secure the victory. This is the first time Oyema would win a World Title since 2024.
Meanwhile, Nigeria also won two other medals in the women's 50kg category. Esther Nworgu pushed hard for GOLD, but missed her last attempt of 125kg, settling for Silver with her 120kg lift on her second attempt. Rukayat Ajiboye also got on the podium for Nigeria, winning the Bronze medal in the event.
All the four Nigerian athletes who have competed at the World Championships so far, have all won medals for the country, and there are many more to come.
🙌Team Naija Powerlifters are simply the best!!
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@Hiroki_Nishioka |
World Para Powerlifting
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