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We Are Proud Of Our Weightlifters…NWF Sec Gen
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF has expressed satisfaction over the performance of their weightlifters at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nigeria’s weightlifting team excelled at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, securing a total of 14 medals, including 6 gold 5 silver and 3 bronze.
The team’s success was led by Rafiatu Lawal, who won the first gold medal for Nigeria, securing a clean sweep of three gold medals in the women’s 58kg class for the snatch, clean and jerk, and total lift events.
Edidiong Umoafia also produced a stunning performance earning one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in the men’s 71kg category.
Sarah Matthew secured a gold medal in the snatch and a silver medal in the total lift in the women’s 77kg division.
Joy Ayodele won one silver and two bronze medals in the women’s 63kg event and Islamiyat Yusuf Won a gold medal in the women’s 69kg snatch.
Speaking in an interview, Secretary General of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Melvina Apeh Ashinedu who describes her athletes’ performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games as “Excellent” said the team could have done better but for some injury worries.
“I can tell you that the team did very well at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in fact I scored them excellent. The athletes were in high spirit and they did very well”.
“We can’t say we are one hundred percent satisfied because we could have done better but due to injury we lost two more gold medals. But in all, the athletes gave their best”.
The former Assistant Secretary General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Melvina also commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission, Nigeria Olympic Committee and the president of NWF saying their support was huge in the team’s success.
“The motivation behind the teams’ success was the enormous support from the president of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation Dr. Abdul Ibrahim. Support from the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Olympics Committee was massive”.
Team Nigeria made a significant impact at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, standing with the top ten on the overall medal table, primarily due to an exceptional performance by their weightlifting team.
Weightlifting events at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia concluded on Day 9 on Thursday, with Nigerian athletes who amassed a remarkable 14 medals, firmly established weightlifting as the nation’s “Golden Stronghold” at the Games.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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