Nigeria wins seven medals at World Para Powerlifting Championships
Team Nigeria has won seven medals, comprising two golds, two silvers, and three bronzes, at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The championship will enable Nigeria to participate in the 2024 Paralympics in France.
Charles Ezenwanne, president of Para Power Lifting, commended the athletes’ impressive display.
He noted that the athletes must keep improving and never stop developing new strategies to keep Nigeria at this level of dominance.
He added that as the sport evolved, the athletes must also develop new rules and techniques.
“The performance of our contingent underlines the country’s status as a leading force in para-powerlifting and our strong winning culture and competitive mentality.
“We must not take things for granted or rest on our oars because other countries are beginning to focus more on this sport to knock us off our stride,” he said.
He noted that preparations for the 2024 Paralympics would not be taken for granted.
Mark Onyinyechi and Kafilat Almaruf won gold in the 61kg and 73kg categories, respectively, while Esther Nowrgu and Bose Omolayo in the 41kg and 79kg categories won silver.
Others who won bronze include Oluwafemiayo Folashade (86 kg), Ezuruike Roland (54 kg), and Kure Thomas (65kg).
(NAN)
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