GLASGOW — Team Nigeria’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games reached a breathtaking crescendo on Friday as stellar para-powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo delivered a masterclass performance, breaking her own world record twice to claim gold in the women’s heavyweight division at the SEC Armadillo.
The inspirational Nigerian captain raised the roof in Scotland, initially hitting a remarkable 172kg before returning on her final attempt to hoist a staggering 175kg, sealing the top podium spot with 134.8 points.
Oluwafemiayo’s triumph was part of a historic one-two sweep for the country, as compatriot Rita Ferdinand clinched the silver medal with a world-record-breaking 158kg lift in her category, amassing 128.2 points. Australia’s Hani Watson settled for the bronze medal with 111.5 points.
The golden outing added to an unforgettable opening day for Team Nigeria’s powerlifters, who earlier recorded a similar one-two finish through Esther Nworgu and Esther Oyema in the women’s lightweight class, alongside a silver from Roland Ezuruike in the men’s event.
Oluwafemiayo’s latest feat further etches her name into global sporting folklore, cementing her status as an peerless titan in international para-powerlifting and giving Nigeria a dream start on the international stage.
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