The Digest:
Nigerian para powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has reaffirmed her global dominance by breaking her own world record at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt. The celebrated athlete lifted an impressive 168kg in the women’s over-86kg category, securing two gold medals and setting a new African and world record.
Key Points:
- Oluwafemiayo lifted 168kg, breaking her previous world record.
- She won gold in both the best lift and total lift categories.
- China’s Wenjun claimed silver, while Iran’s Rozbahani took bronze.
- This victory makes her a four-time world champion.
- The achievement follows her success at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
- She credited coaches, teammates, and sports authorities for their support.
- Her performance continues to elevate Nigeria’s status in global para sports.
Sources: Leadership
