Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has recently surpassed her own World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting event. This remarkable achievement marks her as the first Para-athlete in history to successfully lift an impressive 166kg.
The athlete has surpassed her previous world record of 165 kilograms by a significant margin. Furthermore, she has also secured the gold medal in the competition.
Nigerian Athlete Oluwafemiayo Broke A Record In Para-Powerlifting And Won A Gold Medal
Oluwafemiayo’s exceptional performance has significantly contributed to Nigeria’s overall medal count at the Paralympics, bringing the total to seven medals.
Her win comes on the heels of the Super Eagles’s AFCON qualifier match against Benin Republic.
They defeated their opponents 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday.
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.
In response to their recent accomplishments, Senator Enoh expressed immense pride in Team Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes. He specifically highlighted the exceptional performances of Bose Omolayo, Flora Ugwunwa, and Isau Ogunkunle, who have brought great honor and joy to the nation. Their unwavering dedication, resilience, and passion exemplify the true essence of Nigeria, serving as an inspiration to millions through their remarkable achievements.
The Minister reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to supporting para-sports and ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary backing to excel on the international stage.
Our champs proved again that disabilities don’t hold them back. As a country, we’re all about making sure everyone has a shot, no matter what their abilities are. They make us proud on the world stage!
