Nigerian Sets Powerlifting World Record

Yakubu Adesokan made us proud yesterday at the ongoing African Games in Congo when he set a new world record in the powerlifting event. He set the new record in the Men’s 49kg category as he lifted a massive 182.5kg to win another gold medal for Team Nigeria in the early hours of yesterday. Adesokan is a physically challenged athlete, who has won many medals for Nigeria in various international events in the past. Speaking with The Guardian shortly after the event, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Al-Hassan Yakmut, described Adesokan’s feat as “wonderful.”   Source: Guardian Newspaper

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This article was first published on 16th September 2015

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