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Paralympics: Ejike, Olaitan win Bronze for Nigeria in Powerlifting

By Wale Mustapha on August 28, 2021 News, Sports

The duo of Lucy Ejike and Ibrahim Olaitan gave Team Nigeria a lot to cheer on Saturday when they both clinched Bronze medals in Powerlifting. Ejike, who is the captain of Team Nigeria had only one legal lift which was her first, her subsequent lifts were disqualified. Her enthusiasm ensured a first lift of 130kg […]

Lucy Ejike, 21 others in medal chase as Paralympics games begin today

By Wale Mustapha on August 24, 2021 News, Sports

The much awaited Paralympics games are set to begin as the opening ceremonies begin today. Twenty-two athletes will be representing Team Nigeria in the Tokyo 2020 games this year. It would be recall that the last edition, at Rio 2016 in Brazil, was the most successful outing for Team Nigeria, which became Africa best team […]

Sports Minister expresses confidence in Paralympics Team

By Wale Mustapha on August 24, 2021 News, Sports

… Urges them to Excel Youth and Sports Development Minster Sunday Dare is sure that Team Nigeria to the Paralympic Games in Tokyo will live up to billings and do the nation proud as games get underway on Tuesday. Dare said, “Based on condition precedent and the resilience of our special athletes especially when on […]

Team Nigeria Paralympians assure of medal haul in Tokyo

By Wale Mustapha on August 15, 2021 News, Sports

With less than a week to the commencement of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Team Nigeria athletes have assured of an impressive outing in Tokyo. According to Team Nigeria Paralympics Captain, Lucy Ejike, “We have been training seriously to make sure we meet up with the standard we set at previous games. Everything is going on […]