Team Nigeria continued its impressive campaign at the African Open Para Powerlifting Championship in Oran, Algeria, producing another dominant display on Friday with a haul of five gold, two silver and two bronze medals, Trybal News reports.
The Nigerian contingent underlined its strength across multiple weight categories, further confirming the country’s status as one of Africa’s leading forces in para powerlifting.
Anifat Ganiyu opened Nigeria’s gold rush in the women’s 41kg category with a commanding performance, before Ajiboye Rukayat added another gold in the women’s 50kg event. Her compatriot, Esther Nworgu, also made the podium in the same category, securing silver.
Nigeria’s dominance continued in the women’s 73kg category, where Ani Chiamaka powered her way to gold with another strong display.
The standout moment of the day came in the women’s 79kg category, as Ferdinard Rita delivered a historic performance. She first lifted 138kg to secure gold, then improved to 148kg before successfully lifting 154kg to set a new African record, drawing applause from spectators and officials.
In the men’s 88kg category, Riluwan Idris Sabo added bronze to Nigeria’s medal tally.
By the close of Friday’s events, Team Nigeria had secured five gold, two silver and two bronze medals, strengthening confidence ahead of the remaining events in Oran.
