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Lawal, Umoafia, Didih Clinch Record Medal
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Peter Akinbo
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Nigerian weightlifters Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, Edidiong Joseph Umoafia, and Onome Omolola Didih all secured gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Each athlete set new Commonwealth Games records in their respective weight classes during a dominant day for the Nigerian team.
Why it matters
This performance highlights Nigeria's growing prominence in international weightlifting and marks a significant milestone for the country's medal tally at the 2026 Games.
Onome Didih winning gold in the women's 53kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
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