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Nigerian powerlifting gold medallist passes away
05.08.2013 The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is saddened to hear the news, and IPC President Sir Philip Craven has sent a letter of condolence to Onaolapo’s family and friends via the Nigerian... -
Nigeria aiming high at Fazaa Powerlifting Championships
21.02.2013 After winning six golds at London 2012, Nigeria’s powerlifting stars are back in action this weekend at the Fazaa International Powerlifting Championships. -
Egypt, Nigeria and Iran power their way to glory
05.09.2012 On the final day of powerlifting at London 2012, Asian and African nations showed their dominance once again. -
Nigerians set records tumbling on Day 3 of powerlifting
01.09.2012 Country continues to dominate powerlifting medals to thrill big crowds. -
IPC Announces All-Women Shortlist for Athlete of the Month
02.03.2012 The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced its shortlist for February’s Athlete of the Month award, and the public can now voice its opinion for the winner via a poll on the... -
Egypt Dominates Final London 2012 Powerlifting Qualifying Event
28.02.2012 The 4th Fazza International Powerlifting Competition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 21-27 February was a two-horse race between Nigeria and Egypt. Egypt topped the medals table with nine gold,... -
Nigeria Dominates African Para-Table Tennis Championships
11.11.2011 Nigeria won gold in 12 of 19 events at Thursday’s (10 November) African Para-Table Tennis Championships in Ismailia, Egypt. Egypt finished second as a delegation with five golds and South Africa... -
South Africa Snags Pair of Wins at African Wheelchair Basketball Championships
12.10.2011 South Africa looks to be well on its way to earning the sole qualification spot to the London 2012 Paralympic Games after winning its first two games at the men’s African Wheelchair Basketball... -
Nigeria Dominates Athletics at All-Africa Games
27.09.2011 Nigeria put in a dominant performance in Para-Athletics at the recently concluded All Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique topping the medals table with six gold, seven silver and eight bronze medals. ... -
Nigeria Tops Powerlifting as Commonwealth Games End
15.10.2010 Para-athletes from Nigeria dominated the Powerlifting events this week at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, winning all medals in the women’s as well as the men’s category. For the women,...
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