Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, said, Oyinyechi Mark has “brought Immense pride and Joy to Nigerians” after smashing her own world record in the Powerlifting event of the Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
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| Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, takes a shot with Nigeria’s Powerlifter, Oyinyechi Mark, after winning Nigeria’s first Gold at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Photo: @OwanEnoh |
Senator Enoh wrote: “GOLD MEDAL
WORLD RECORD.
Congratulations Onyinyechi Mark!
Today, you hoisted the flag of our great nation at the ongoing Paralympics, having won Nigeria’s first Olympic Gold medal at the ongoing Paralympics. 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.
Bravo!!
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.”
