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Chioma Onyekwere Makes History At The Commonwealth Games 2022

Reigning African Games and African Championships champion, Chioma Onyekwere has made history as the first Nigerian woman to win the Commonwealth Games gold in the Discus Throw event. The 28-year-old threw 61.70m in her fourth attempt to take the lead from home girl, Jade Lally who led from the start of the competition with her opening throw of 57.33m. The …

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Adijat Olarinoye Wins Nigeria’s First Gold At The Commonwealth Games 2022

Weightlifter Adijat Adenike Olarinoye has won Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games taking place in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Olarinoye emerged as the overall best in the women’s 55kg weightlifting. She lifted 92kg in the snatch, 111kg in clean and jerk, lifting 203kg in total which is a Commonwealth Games Record. India’s Sorokhaniban lfter settled for the silver, …

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