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2012 London Paralympics - Day 3 - Powerlifting

Paralympic gold medallist, Joy Onaolapo has passed on. Onaolapo was a member of Nigeria’s paralympic team to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Onaolapo won a Gold medal for the country in powerlifting (52kg category). Her death was confirmed by the Nigeria Powerlifting Federation, and the cause of death is yet to be ascertained. She reportedly died in her hometown in Edo State and is survived by a husband and two kids. May God give the family and the country in general the fortitude to bear the loss, and may her soul rest in peace!
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This article was first published on 5th August 2013

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Arinze Ude is a PhD Student at the University of the West of England Bristol, UK, where he's exploring on the mechanisms of donor cell leukaemia. He shares his deep thoughts on his blog and the Naked Convos. He is keen to promote personal development of the Nigerian youth via thought-provoking articles.

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