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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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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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