Paralympics: Esther Nworgu Wins Silver in Women's Powerlifting

Paralympics: Esther Nworgu Wins Silver in Women's Powerlifting

By Precious Oham 

Esther Ogechi Nworgu has won Nigeria’s second medal at the ongoing Paralympic Games, clinching the Silver medal in women’s up to 41kg Para-Powerlifting, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Nworgu set two new Paralympic Records with her last two attempts, lifting 112kg and 118kg respectively.

It took four Paralympic records to separate China's Zhe Cui and Nigeria's Nworgu, who both won Gold and Silver medals respectively in women's 41kg Para-Powerlifting event. 

Nworgu is the first Nigerian Powerlifter to compete in Paris.