Nigeria Bagged Seven Medals At Paris Paralympic Games

With seven medals, Nigeria finished 40th in the overall medal standings after the conclusion of their Paralympic campaign in Paris in 2024.

The country’s medal count includes two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.

Onyinyechi Mark shattered the Paralympic record in the women’s 61 kg powerlifting category, lifting an incredible 145 kg.

Folashade Oluwafemiayo won gold in the women’s over-86 kg powerlifting category.

Bose Omolayo secured silver in the women’s up to 79 kg para-powerlifting category with a lift of 145 kg.

Flora Ugwunwa won silver in the Women’s Javelin F54 category with a throw of 19.26 m.

Esther Nworgu claimed silver in the Powerlifting Women’s up to 41 kg category.