Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, celebrated the outstanding achievements of Team Nigeria from the 2024 Paralympics held in Paris, France, highlighting their perseverance, dedication, and sportsmanship.
During a reception at the State House in Abuja, she lauded the athletes for their historic performance and the pride they brought to the nation.
The First Lady, who was joined by Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan-Enoh, particularly praised gold medalists Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Onyinyechi Mark for their world-record-breaking feats.
Oluwafemiayo’s impressive lift of 167 kg in para-powerlifting not only secured her a gold medal but also marked her as a two-time Paralympic champion.
Senator Tinubu emphasized that this success signifies a new era for Nigerian sports and called for continued support and investment in para-athletics to ensure the athletes receive the resources and opportunities they deserve.
She expressed confidence that this milestone is just the beginning of further achievements for Nigeria on the global stage.
The Minister of Sports Development thanked the First Lady for her unwavering support of para-sports and noted that Nigeria has amassed around 100 medals since the Paralympic Games began in 1960.
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The team, which included medallists Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Onyinyechi Mark, Ester Nworgu, Flora Ugwunwa, Omolayo Bose, Ogunkunle Isa, and Eniola Mariam, presented their medals to the First Lady, who reciprocated with flowers and gifts.
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