Nigeria goes ahead to win her 5th Paralympics gold medal. The 82.50kg power-lifter outpowered all her opponents at the 2012 Paralympics.
Loveline Obiji of Nigeria reacts to the spectators following her gold medal lift in the women’s 82.50kg Powerlifting on Day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at ExCeL.
Team Nigeria’s gold spinning machine was temporarily off the mark after a bright start. But Obiji put behind all the pressure associated with the controversial loss by compatriot, Folashade Olufemiayo on Tuesday and made a spectacle at the London Excel Centre. She heaved 145kg in her second attempt and for her, it was mission accomplished.
“After establishing that lead, I knew that the gold was mine. I told God that I wanted gold and he gave it to me. I wasn’t under any pressure because I knew who was behind me.
“Now that the work has been done I will return home and prepare for the 2016 Paralympics,” said the Imo State-born athlete who is making her Paralympics debut.
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