Nigeria’s weightlifting team has concluded its campaign at the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, with an impressive haul of 29 medals, comprising 14 gold, 13 silver, and 2 bronze medals, Trybal News reports.
The championship, which began on May 10 and ends on May 17, saw Team Nigeria reaffirm its status as one of Africa’s leading forces in weightlifting, as the country’s athletes delivered outstanding performances across multiple weight categories.
Nigeria added five more medals to its tally over the final two days of competition. Competing in the women’s 79kg category, Mary Osijo secured three silver medals after lifting 95kg in the snatch and 116kg in the clean and jerk for a combined total of 211kg.
In the men’s +110kg category, Lucky Joseph contributed two bronze medals after recording lifts of 145kg in the snatch and 170kg in the clean and jerk, finishing with a total of 315kg.
Nigeria’s women’s team finished third overall on the continent after amassing 12 gold and 6 silver medals during the championship.
Nigeria’s Medal Winners
Women
- Ruth Asuquo Nyong (48kg)
Snatch: 74kg | Clean & Jerk: 93kg | Total: 167kg
3 Gold Medals - Onome Omolola Didih (53kg)
Snatch: 87kg | Clean & Jerk: 105kg | Total: 192kg
3 Gold Medals - Rafiatu Folashade Lawal (58kg)
Snatch: 95kg | Clean & Jerk: 120kg | Total: 215kg
3 Gold Medals - Ruth Imoleayo Ayodele (63kg)
Snatch: 90kg | Clean & Jerk: 110kg | Total: 200kg
3 Silver Medals - Liadi Taiwo (77kg)
Snatch: 105kg | Clean & Jerk: 138kg | Total: 243kg
3 Gold Medals - Mary Osijo (79kg)
Snatch: 95kg | Clean & Jerk: 116kg | Total: 211kg
3 Silver Medals
Men
- Favour Omovigho Agboro (65kg)
Snatch: 123kg | Clean & Jerk: 157kg | Total: 280kg
1 Gold, 2 Silver Medals - Edidiong Joseph Umoafia (71kg)
Snatch: 141kg | Clean & Jerk: 170kg | Total: 311kg
1 Gold, 2 Silver Medals - Adedapo Adeleke Opadeji (79kg)
Snatch: 140kg | Clean & Jerk: 170kg | Total: 310kg
3 Silver Medals - Lucky Joseph (+110kg)
Snatch: 145kg | Clean & Jerk: 170kg | Total: 315kg
2 Bronze Medals
Nigeria’s Final Medal Tally
- Gold: 14
- Silver: 13
- Bronze: 2
Nigeria’s contingent of 10 athletes and three officials is expected to return to the country on Monday, May 18, following a successful outing in Egypt.
