Commonwealth Games: Oyo Govt. congratulates weightlifters

Wed, Aug 3, 2022
By editor
1 MIN READ

Sports

THE Oyo State Government on Wednedsday  congratulated its athletes on their feats at the on going Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that all the three weightlifters from the state won medals in Birmingham.

Rofiat Lawal won gold; Taiwo Liadi clinched silver while Mary Osijo got a bronze medal.

Mr Seun Fakorede, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, in a statement, described their feats as  motivation for all youths in the state.

He said that the successes of the weightlifters  would spur other aspiring youths to excel in sports, adding that they had become models to be emulated.

“Lawal who won a gold medal for Nigeria in the 59kg women category after lifting 206kg ,comprising 116kg clean jerk and 90kg snatch, has not just put Nigeria on the global map in the world of sports but Oyo state also,’’ he said.

Fakorede added that the present administration, led by Gov. Seyi Makinde, would continue to invest in the youth and sports development in order to record more successes in sports. (NAN)

C.E

Tags:


Liverpool have to wait for Joao Pedro – Monday’s gossip

LOVERPOOL’s move for Joao Pedro will have to wait until the summer, Paris St-Germain willing to pay £83m for Alexander...

Read More
NPFL: Late penalty kick helps Kwara United to narrow win

A penalty kick awarded late in the game on Sunday helped hosts Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin to a...

Read More
Rampant Liverpool devour Tottenham Hotspur in nine-goal thriller

RAMPANT Liverpool hit Tottenham for six to ensure they hold a four-point advantage at the Premier League summit come Christmas....

Read More