Team Nigeria’s seven-medal haul at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, which ended on Sunday, marks the country’s worst outing at the summer event, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria finished the tournament with two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals to finish in 40th position. On Sunday, Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo broke her world record in the women’s over 86 kg para-powerlifting, becoming the first para-athlete in history to lift 166 kg and winning a gold medal in the process. It was an incredible performance from Oluwafemiayo, who took Nigeria’s tally at…
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