Onyinyechi Mark. Photo: Making of Champs
Nigeria finished second overall at the African Open Para-Powerlifting Championships in Oran with an outstanding haul of 49 medals after Onyinyechi Mark smashed both the world and African records on the final day of competition, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Team Nigeria ended the four-day championships with 32 gold, 12 silver and five bronze medals, behind only Egypt, who topped the standings with 84 medals comprising 47 gold, 28 silver and nine bronze medals.
Onyinyechi produced the standout display of the competition in the women’s 67kg category, setting new world record as Nigeria’s reputation as a dominant force in para-powerlifting continue to grow.
Another major highlight came from Folashade Oluwafemiayo, who won gold in the women’s +86kg category to continue her remarkable success on the continental stage.
