African Games: Nigeria soars to second position on medals table
Nigeria, March 12 -- Team Nigeria has surged to the second position on the African Games medals table after a phenomenal performance by their weightlifters on Monday.
The team secured a whopping nine gold medals, all coming from the weightlifting events.
Nigerian lifters displayed exceptional dominance, achieving a clean sweep on Day 3 at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Adijat Olarinoye (55kg), Rafiatu Lawal (59kg), and Edidiong Umoafia (67kg) each claimed a spectacular triple gold in their respective weight categories.
It's important to note that weightlifting awards three gold medals per category: snatch, clean and jerk, and total.
Olarinoye, Lawal, and Umoafia triumphed in all three disciplines, showcasing their incredible strengt...
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