21-year-old Esther Nworgu on Wednesday added a Silver medal to Nigeria’s medals when came second in the women’s up to 41kg para-powerlifting event at the La Chapelle Arena.
Esther was beaten to second place by China’s Zhe Cui, who lifted 119kg to set a new Paralympic Games record and take the gold.
Nworgu had set two new Paralympic Games records in her last two attempts, lifting 112kg and 118kg, respectively, but the Chinese powerlifter surpassed her feat at every turn.
Before Nworgu, 18-year-old Eniola Bolaji had on Monday, put Nigeria on the medals table when she won a bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 Badminton.
