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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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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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