Five Gold Medals And African Record Highlight Nigeria’s Success In Algeria

Five Gold Medals And African Record Highlight Nigeria’s Success In Algeria 

By Niyi Busari 

Nigeria continued its impressive campaign at the African Open Para Powerlifting Championship on Friday, recording another dominant performance as the team finished the day with five gold, two silver and two bronze medals, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Competing in Oran, Team Nigeria once again displayed remarkable strength and technical quality across several weight categories, reinforcing the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading forces in para powerlifting.

In the women’s 41kg category, Anifat Ganiyu secured gold after a commanding display that set the tone for the team’s successful outing.

Nigeria’s medal haul continued in the women’s 50kg category, where Ajiboye Rukayat delivered a gold medal-winning performance, while compatriot Nworgu Esther claimed silver in the same event.

In the women’s 73kg category, Ani Chiamaka added another gold medal to Nigeria’s tally with an outstanding performance.

The standout moment of the day came in the women’s 79kg category, where Rita Ferdinard produced a record-breaking performance to secure gold and set a new African record.

Rita successfully lifted 138kg to clinch the gold medal before improving her mark with a 148kg lift. She then raised the bar further and made history with an impressive 154kg lift to establish a new African record, drawing applause from spectators and officials at the championship.

In the men’s 88kg category, Riluwan Idris Sabo contributed to the medal haul with a bronze medal finish.

At the close of Friday’s events, Team Nigeria had amassed a total of five gold, two silver and two bronze medals, further underlining the nation’s strong presence at the continental championship ahead of the remaining events.