Nigeria, May 20 -- Commonwealth champion Rofiat Lawal and African Games gold medallist King Kalu stole the spotlight on Day 2 of the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State, each powering their respective states to victory with clean sweeps in the weightlifting arena.

Lawal, representing Team Oyo, delivered a flawless performance in the women's 59kg category, capturing three gold medals-one each in the Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and Total lift.

Her commanding display not only reaffirmed her status as one of Nigeria's finest lifters but also boosted Oyo's medal count and momentum in the multi-sport event.

In the men's 55kg division, Cross River State's King Kalu matched Lawal's feat. The African Games champion secured gold across all cat...