Onyinyechi smashed her own World Record with a breathtaking weight lift of 147kg to win the gold on Friday.
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Indeed, Nigeria’s Paralympic team is making waves at the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, redeeming the nation’s pride after a disappointing outing at the Olympic Games.She broke both Paralympic and World records, securing Nigeria’s first gold medal in a breathtaking fashion.Earlier in the competition, Esther Nworgu secured Nigeria’s second medal, claiming silver in the women’s up to 41kg Para-Powerlifting event.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians.
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