The Nigerian team won four of the 10 gold medals in the Commonwealth playoffs, two silver and three bronze medals at the World Championships.
“Stella Kingsley competing in the 50 kg won the gold medal in her category.
“Adijat Olarinoye won a gold medal in the Commonwealth qualifiers and a silver medal in the World Championships and two bronze medals in the 59 kg.
“Joy Eze competed in the 71 kg category, won a gold medal, and also won silver at the World Championships.
Team coach Helen Idahosa, a 2000 Olympian super heavyweight athlete, said she knew the game and knew what it takes to motivate a lifter to do their best.
“I know what it takes to motivate an athlete during competition and that’s what I did,” he said.
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