Nigeria:Eight Medals and Counting

Nigeria has been placed in tenth place on the medal standing as more female power-lifters win medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Gold medallist Esther Oyema of Nigeria kisses her medal during the Victory Ceremony for the women’s -48 kg Powerlifting at ExCeL.

Nigerian Yakubu Adesokan wins gold and sets a new world record in the Men’s 48kg Powerlifting on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games

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