Esther Nworgu Wins Silver in Para Powerlifting, Sets Two New Paralympic Records

Team Nigeria’s para powerlifter Esther Nworgu has won silver in Para powerlifting up to 41kg with a lift of 118kg.

She broke the Paralympics record twice.

Nworgu set two new Paralympic Records with her last two attempts, lifting 112kg and 118kg respectively.

Chinese Cui Zhe got the gold with 119kg lift.

It was a close competition but the Chinese had advantage of going after the Nigerian.