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Powerlifter Esther Oyema claims third gold medal for Nigeria

It is gold medal number three for Team Nigeria at the on-going London Paralympic games as the global sporting showpiece enters its third day. Esther … Continue reading Powerlifter Esther Oyema claims third gold medal for Nigeria


It is gold medal number three for Team Nigeria at the on-going London Paralympic games as the global sporting showpiece enters its third day.

Esther oyema lifted 135kg to set a new world record in the women’s 48kg powerlifting category.

Oyema’s feat means Nigeria now has 3 gold,2 sliver to sustain its position among the top ten on the overall medal table.

Lafina olesya of Russia picked silver medal while Shi Shanshan of China settled for bronze.