2020 Paralympics: Adesokan finish 1kg short for a medal

By Our Reporter

ONE of Nigeria's para powerlifting medal hope at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Yakubu Adesokan, failed to reach the podium in the finals of his -49 class on Thursday morning.

Int’l Para Powerlifting Championships: Nigeria lead with 15 medals

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN male and female powerlifters dominated Day 1 of the ongoing International Para Powerlifting Championships by winning 15 medals (7 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze) in seven different weight classes at the Lagos Oriental Hotel in Lagos on Monday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.