By Timothy Nwobodo A contingent of four lifters and four officials from Nigeria have arrived Egypt on Saturday ahead of the 2024 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship. The contingent departed Nigria on Saturday morning through the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. In a release signed by the ... Read more...
By Our Correspondent The Chairman, Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC Sports For All Commission, Dr Ibrahim Abdul has called on members of the Commission to double their efforts towards ensuring that the 2023 Olympic Day Celebration on Saturday Is a success. Dr Abdul who is also the President of... Read more...
By Our Correspondent The President, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF, Dr Ibrahim Abdul FCISM, OCP, CMC, has been appointed the chairman, Nigeria Olympics Committee, NOC Sport-For-All Commission. The appointment which is contained in a letter dated May 29, 2023 noted that Dr Abdul's e... Read more...
Press Release The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF President, Dr Ibrahim Abdul, FCISM, OCP, CMC, heartily felicitates with Coach Emeka Ajei after his meritorious service to Nigeria, and Delta State Coach Emeka who is a household name in the weightlifting family as well as Delta State sp... Read more...
…Ambassador Charges Lifters To Remain Focused. By Vitus Michael The President, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF, Dr Ibrahim Abdul, FCISM, OCP, CMC; has commended Nigeria weightlifters who won 12 medals at the just concluded 2023 Senior Africa Weightlifting Championship in Tunisia. ... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria on Monday began her quest for 2024 Olympic Games qualification in grand style as Lawal Rufiatu and Olarinoye Adenike Adijat won 3 gold and 3 silver medals respectively at the ongoing 2023 Senior Africa Weightlifting Championship in Tunisia The championship also serves... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria will today begin their quest for 2024 Olympic Games qualification in Weightlifting even as two Nigerian lifters, Olarinoye Adijat and Lawal Rafiatu will be on the stage today, Monday, May 15 in Tunisia The duo, competing in 59kg women category, will begin their compet... Read more...
Amaechi Agbo (Reporting From Asaba) Akwa Ibom and Oyo Stats were dominant on Day 3 of Weightlifting Events at the ongoing National Sports Festival, NSF in Asaba Delta State as they won gold medals to increase their medal haul. Commonwealth bronze Medallist, Emmanuel Edidiong representing Akwa... Read more...
Bayelsa Sports Commissioner, Hon. Igali Lauds Dr Ibrahim Abdul’s Leadership Strides In Weightlifting
By Amaechi Agbo Commissioner for youth and sports development in Bayelsa State, Honourable Daniel Igali has lauded the leadership ingenuity of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF President, Dr Abdul Aladi Ibrahim in turning around the fortunes of the sport in the country. Honourable Iga... Read more...
By Vitus Michael Orchid Hotel by DBS Junction, Asaba will be the venue as the weightlifting event begins today at the ongoing 21st National Sports Festival, NSF in Asaba, Delta State. According to the schedules released by the Media Officer of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF, Amaechi A... Read more...