Archives Tag: Paralympic Games
Weekend Sports Roundup: Nigeria’s Powerlifting Squad
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s powerlifting squad at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics have been impressive so far. Lucy Ejike won bronze in the women’s 61kg. Despite finishing third in the event, no Nigerian athlete is close to Lucy’s achievement in the history of the Paralympics since she made her debut in the 2000 Sydney Games. Lucy has won … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Nigeria’s Powerlifting Squad
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10 Things You Should Know About Yakubu Adesokan
April 19, 2022
The internet is buzzing with news of the Nigerian para-olympian who set a new world record in para-powerlifting in Congo yesterday. If you’ve been searching for more facts about this great sportsman, then you’re in luck! Here are 10 things you should know about the man of the moment, Yakubu Adesokan: 1. Yakubu Adesokan was born … Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About Yakubu Adesokan
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