The Nigeria First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has lauded Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark for winning a gold medal at the ongoing Paralympics Games in Paris, France.
Mark, had set a new world record in the Women’s 61kg powerlifting event, by lifting an impressive 150kg, securing Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Games. It is Nigeria’s first gold medal since the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
Already the world record holder, Mark broke her record twice during the competition.
She surpassed her previous Paralympic Games and World records of 145kg and 146kg with lifts of 147kg and 150kg, respectively.
Her final lift of 150kg, set both a new world and a Paralympics record.
The first lady’s congratulatory message was contained in a letter she signed on Saturday, 7th of September, 2024.
The statement reads:
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Onyinyechi Mark on winning the first gold medal at the Paralympics and setting multiple world records!
“Your incredible achievement is an inspiration that shows what can be accomplished with dedication, commitment, resilience and perseverance.
“You have not only made history but also paved the way for others to dream big and aim high.
“Nigeria is proud of you, we the womenfolk are more proud and I pray that you witness continued success and many more victories.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>
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