Nigeria Wins 5 Medals at 2024 Paralympics.
Based on the information available up to September 7, 2024, Nigeria has indeed won five medals at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Here’s a breakdown of the medals:
- Gold Medal: Onyinyechi Mark secured Nigeria’s first gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category, setting a new world record with a lift of 147kg.
- Silver Medal: Flora Ugwunwa won a silver medal in the Women’s Javelin F54 event with a throw of 19.26m, marking Nigeria’s fourth medal at the Games.
- Bronze Medals:
- Eniola Mariam Bolaji won a bronze medal in Para Badminton Women’s Singles SL3.
- Isau Ogunkunle earned a bronze medal in the Men’s Singles Class 4 event in Para Table Tennis, marking Nigeria’s fifth medal and the first singles Paralympic medal for Nigeria since the Sydney 2000 Games.
These achievements highlight a successful outing for Nigeria at the 2024 Paralympics, showcasing the country’s prowess in various para-sports.
