Bose Omolayo Sets World Record At World Para Powerlifting C/ships
Nigeria's Bose Omolayo broke the world record in the women's up to 79kg at the World Para Powerlifting Championships, lifting 144kg to claim the country's second gold medal in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Omolayo enjoyed an...
Esther Oyema: Paralympic Champion Hit With 4-Year Ban For Doping Violations
Esther Oyema will miss next year's Paralympics in Tokyo after she was slammed with a four-year ban for a doping violation.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced the ban of the former Paralympic champion on its website on Wednesday.
In addition...
Lucy Ejike Claims 3rd Crown As Nigeria Shines At World Para Powerlifting C/ships
Nigeria's Lucy Ejike once again demonstrated her superiority in the women's up to 67kg event as she claimed gold at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Ejike endured a disappointing outing at...
NWF Mourns Late Weightlifting Federation Boss Yahaya Muhammad
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has expressed huge shock over the untimely demise of the President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation Hon. Yahaya Muhammad, who died on Sunday in Kano.
The Weightlifting Federation boss, who until his death served as...