Nigeria has won its first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games, thanks to Onyinyechi Mark.
Onyinyechi, who is a powerlifter, won the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category.
She lifted an impressive 150kg in the event.
The 23-year-old beat China’s Cui Jianjin, who claimed silver with a lift of 140kg.
Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who took the bronze medal with a lift of 130kg.
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