2022 Commonwealth Games

EFC 126: Van Rooyen beats Gafin to retain title with statement win

EFC 126 on Thursday delivered a night of electrifying finishes and unforgettable moments at the World Sports Betting Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa, Afrosport reports. In the main event, reigning flyweight champion Willie van Rooyen successfully defended his belt against Moldovan challenger Anatolie Gafin, once again proving why he remains one of the most dominant forces in Africa. Van Rooyen, who has steadily built one of...

Nigeria off to bright start in African Weightlifting Championship

by Ayomide Sotubo

16 May 2023

The Nigerian contingent in Tunisia began their campaign at the 2023 Senior Africa Weightlifting Championship by winning six medals on Monday. 2022 Commonwealth Gold medalist Lawal Rufiatu grabbed headlines as she lifted 95kilos in snatch, 122kilos in Clean & Jerk and 217kilos in total to win all the three gold medals in the category to finish the day with three gold medals in the 59 kilometre...

Weightlifter Olarinoye appointed into ANOCA board

by Afrosport

6 April 2023

23-year-old Adenike Adjiat Olarinoye has been appointed into Athlete's Commission of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). The Nigerian weightlifter earned the international appointment during the ANOCA forum that took place in the Algerian capital city of Algiers. ANOCA is the international body that unities the 54 National Olympic Committees of Africa, with headquarters in Abuja. In July 2022, Olarinoye won Nigeria's first...

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2022 Commonwealth Games

EFC 126: Van Rooyen beats Gafin to retain title with statement win

Nigeria off to bright start in African Weightlifting Championship

Weightlifter Olarinoye appointed into ANOCA board

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