- Safiu Kehinde
Paralympics Powerlifter, Oyinchechi Mark, has earned Team Nigeria’s first gold while setting new world record at the ongoing tournament in Paris, France.
Onyinyechi shattered the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category after lifting an astounding 145kg.
Her astounding feat saw her surpassed the previous record held by compatriot Lucy Ejike.
Mark’s performance has all but secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with one lift remaining.
Reacting to Oyinchechi’s feat, the Minister of Sports, Owan Enoh, lauded the Paralympian for her achievement.
Having endured medal drought at last month’s Olympics game, Enoh took to his X handle to celebrate the victory.
“Congratulations Onyinyechi Mark!
“Today, you hoisted the flag of our great nation at the ongoing Paralympics, having won Nigeria’s first Olympic Gold medal at the ongoing Paralympics.
“Not only did you lift 147kg to break the Paralympics record and win a Gold Medal, you took a challenge given to you, lifted 150kg to set a new world record.
Bravo!!
“You have brought Immense pride and Joy to Nigerians, you have built a momentum which makes a worthy statement of the resilient Nigerian spirit.
“We are so proud of you, the Government and sports loving people of Nigeria celebrate you our champ!
“Thank you for doing it for self and for country.” He posted