In a remarkable display of strength and skill, Nigerian para powerlifters have clinched four gold medals at the ongoing Para Powerlifting World Cup in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Two gold medals were won on Wednesday and on Thursday, two
other para-athletes doubled the tally.
Bose Bejide won Nigeria’s first on the opening day of the
competition on Wednesday as she emerged victorious in the women’s -50kg
category, showcasing her exceptional talent and determination to secure the
gold medal.
Adding to Nigeria’s success, Esther Nworgu demonstrated her
prowess in the women’s -41kg category, claiming the gold medal amid stiff
competition. It is an upgrade to the silver Nworgu won at the Dubai 2023 World
Cup.
In the men’s category on Thursday, Thomas Kure dominated the
competition in the -65kg weight class winning Nigeria’s third gold, while
Roland Ezuruike showcased his strength and technique to secure the country’s
fourth gold medal in the -54kg category.
Team captain Folashade Oluwafemiayo told PUNCH Sports Extra
that there is still more to come.
“As the captain of the team, I am very proud of all of them
(lifters) because this is what we worked for and we are reaping the rewards
now,” she said.
“We are not done yet as there are still more events to
compete in, and I believe more medals are still coming.”
Reigning world champions Onyinyechi Mark (women’s -61kg) and
Kafila Almaruf (women’s -73kg) are expected to add to Nigeria’s gold haul
before the end of the six-day tourney.
Other gold medal hopefuls include Paralympic medallists
Oluwafemiayo (women’s -86kg), Bose Omolayo (women’s -79kg) and Loveline Obiji
(women’s -86kg),
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