Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo Breaks Para-Powerlifting Record, Wins Gold Medal

Folashade Oluwafemiayo of Nigeria recently smashed her own world record in the women’s over 86 kg parapowerlifting event, making history as the first para-athlete to lift 166 kg.

Her current WR of 165 kg is an improvement. She also improved the record with a gold medal.

Oluwafemiayo puts on an amazing display, increasing Nigeria’s total medal haul in the Paralympics to seven.

The Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifying encounter versus Benin Republic was followed by her victory.

On Saturday, they triumphed 3-0 over their rivals at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

Goals by Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Flourish Sabastine and substitute Joy Igbokwe against Venezuela in Cali on Saturday, also took two-time silver medallists Nigeria to the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

In a related move, Flora Ugwunwa claimed a silver medal in the Women’s Javelin F54 category with a remarkable throw of 19.26 meters, finishing 2nd in a highly competitive field.

Bose Omolayo in the Women’s 79kg Para Powerlifting category, lifted an impressive 145kg to secure the silver medal for Nigeria.

Isau Ogunkunle earned a bronze medal in the Men’s Singles Class 4 Para Table Tennis event. Ogunkunle became the first Nigerian athlete to win an individual medal in Para Table Tennis since the Sydney 2000 Games.

Reacting to their achievements earlier, Senator Enoh said, “We are immensely proud of our Team Nigeria Paralympic athletes. Bose Omolayo, Flora Ugwunwa, and Isau Ogunkunle have brought us immense pride and joy with their incredible performances on the global stage. Their dedication, resilience, and passion embody the true spirit of Nigeria, and they continue to inspire millions with their remarkable achievements.”

The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting para-sports and ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the backing they need to succeed on the international stage.

“Our champions have shown once again that disability is not a limitation. As a nation, we remain committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all athletes, regardless of ability, can thrive and make us proud on the global stage.”

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