Paralympics: Sports Minister Hails Onyinyechi For Winning Nigeria’s First Gold Medal

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed profound pride and joy following Onyinyechi Mark’s triumph at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where she clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal and set a remarkable new world record. Mark, competing in the women’s up to 61kg Para-Powerlifting category, not only broke her previous world record … Read more

Onyinyechi Mark Breaks Paralympic Record, Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal

Onyinyechi Mark has shattered the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category by lifting an extraordinary 145kg, surpassing the previous record held by fellow Nigerian, Lucy Ejike. Mark’s incredible performance has all but guaranteed Nigeria its first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with one lift remaining. While her closest rival attempts … Read more