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Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has made history at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, winning a gold medal in the women’s over 86kg category and setting a new world record by lifting 167kg.
As Team Nigeria’s captain, Oluwafemiayo outperformed competitors, with China’s Deng Xuemei taking silver with 155kg and Egypt’s Nadia Ali securing bronze with 145kg.
Sports Minister John Enoh praised her remarkable achievement, highlighting her skill and determination. He stated that Folashade has delivered an outstanding performance, making her the first woman to achieve this at the Paralympics.
Oluwafemiayo’s victory brings Team Nigeria’s medal count to seven, including two golds, three silvers, and two bronzes. Other notable performances include Bose Omolayo winning silver in the women’s up to 79kg category and Flora Ugwunwa earning silver in the Women’s Javelin F54.
Isau Ogunkunle also made history by winning a bronze medal in the Men’s Singles Class 4 event, marking a significant achievement for Nigerian para table tennis.
