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The Digest:

Nigerian taekwondo star Elizabeth Anyanacho has ended the nation’s 20-year medal drought at the World Taekwondo Championships, securing a bronze medal in the women’s -67kg category in Wuxi, China. The African number one delivered a determined performance, defeating Uzbekistan’s Sobibronova O. in two tightly contested rounds to claim Nigeria’s first medal at the event since 2005.

Key Points:
  • Elizabeth Anyanacho wins bronze in the -67kg category at the World Taekwondo Championships.
  • The medal ends Nigeria’s 20-year wait for a podium finish at the event.
  • She defeated Uzbekistan’s Sobibronova O. in two intense rounds (8–6, 10–9).
  • The National Sports Commission hailed her victory as a sign of “Nigeria’s resurgence.”
  • The win comes amid recent reforms in Nigerian sports federation leadership.
  • Anyanacho’s success adds to Nigeria’s growing achievements in international sports.
  • The feat signals a promising new era for Nigerian taekwondo on the global stage.
This landmark achievement not only celebrates an individual athlete’s excellence but also marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s reemergence as a force in world martial arts.

Sources: Complete Sports