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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Nigeria’s Esther Nworgu wins silver in Para-Powerlifting

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Nigeria’s Esther Nworgu wins silver in Para-Powerlifting

Team Nigeria clinched its second medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as Esther Ogechi Nworgu won the silver medal in the women’s up to 41 kg para-powerlifting. Nworgu set two new Paralympic records (PR) with her last two attempts, lifting 112 kg and 118 kg, respectively. However, the Nigerian just fell short, finishing behind China's Zhe Cui, who set a new PR of 119...