Folashade Oluwafemiayo won gold in Women’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting a world record by lifting 175kg. Nigeria achieved notable success, with Rita Ferdinand earning silver and Esther Nworgu also securing gold in the Lightweight category. Team Nigeria started the Games with two golds and three silvers.
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