Nigeria has wrapped up its participation in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, securing a total of seven medals and finishing 40th on the overall medal table. The country’s achievements include two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.
Key highlights of Nigeria’s 2024 Paralympic Games performance include:
- Onyinyechi Mark set a new Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category by lifting 145kg.
- Folashade Oluwafemiayo claimed gold in the women’s over 86kg powerlifting category.
- Bose Omolayo earned silver in the women’s up to 79kg Para-powerlifting category with a lift of 145kg.
- Flora Ugwunwa secured silver in the Women’s Javelin F54 category with a throw of 19.26m.
- Esther Nworgu won silver in the Powerlifting Women’s up to 41kg category.
- Isau Ogunkunle made history by becoming the first Nigerian to win an individual medal in Para Table Tennis since the Sydney 2000 Games, securing bronze in the Men’s Singles Class 4 event.
The Nigerian team’s success at the Paris 2024 Paralympics reflects their dedication, resilience, and exceptional talent. The competition provided a platform for these athletes to shine and bring pride to their country. For a detailed breakdown of the medal standings and Nigeria’s overall performance, visit the Paralympic.org website.
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