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Paralympics: Sports Minister Hails Onyinyechi For Winning Nigeria’s First Gold Medal
Mark, competing in the women’s up to 61kg Para-Powerlifting category, not only broke her previous world record by lifting an incredible 147kg but also raised the bar to an astonishing 150kg, cementing her status as a dominant force in the sport.
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Senator Owan Enoh, in a congratulatory message, hailed Onyinyechi Mark’s historic achievement, thus, “This performance is nothing short of phenomenal. Today, you hoisted the flag of our great nation at the ongoing Paralympics, having won Nigeria’s first Olympic Gold medal at the Games. Not only did you lift 147kg to break the Paralympics record and win a Gold Medal, you took a challenge given to you, lifted 150kg to set a new world record.”
Enoh added, “You have brought Immense pride and Joy to Nigerians, you have built a momentum which makes a worthy statement of the resilient Nigerian spirit. We are so proud of you, the Government and sports loving people of Nigeria celebrate you our champ! Thank you for doing it for self and for country.”
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Amid fierce competition, after clinching the gold medal, Onyinyechi Mark returned to the stage and shattered her own World Record twice, lifting an astonishing 150kg. This latest feat marks the third consecutive World Record she has set in this event—first at 146kg, then 147kg, and now 150kg. Her extraordinary performance also broke the Paralympic Record, previously held by fellow Nigerian Lucy Ejike.
Through these remarkable achievements, Onyinyechi Mark has not only etched her name in the history books but also ignited a spark in a new generation of athletes, demonstrating that with determination and resilience, greatness is attainable.
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