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2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships: Nigeria Hits Ground Running, as Nworgu, Ajiboye Clinch Medals in Cairo
Team Nigeria has kicked off the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships in spectacular fashion, as Esther Nworgu clinched a silver medal in the 50kg category, while Rukayat Opeyemi Ajiboye added to Nigeria’s medal tally with a bronze medal in the same class on Saturday afternoon.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, congratulated the athletes on their outstanding performances, commending their relentless drive and patriotic spirit.
The duo displayed strength and grit in the 50kg weigh class, only to narrowly miss out on the gold medal.
The ongoing championship, holding from October 9–18, 2025, marks a historic milestone as the first-ever World Para Powerlifting Championship to be hosted on African soil.
“Our athletes continue to make us proud, showing the world that Nigeria is a force to be reckoned with in para powerlifting. Their bright start in Cairo reflects the depth of talent, discipline, and dedication that define Nigerian sports.
The NSC remains steadfast in providing the necessary support to ensure our champions keep soaring,” said the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Olopade.
The National Sports Commission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Team Nigeria throughout the competition as the athletes aim for more podium finishes and continue to make the nation proud.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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