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The world's best Para powerlifters are gathering in Japan for the Asian Para Games, including an athlete who hasn't lost a competition in years. China's Lingling Guo leads a star-studded lineup of 13 Paralympic gold medalists competing across 23 medal events from October 19-24.
The Americas' strongest Para powerlifters are gathering in Mexico City this week for a championship that doubles as their pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. Legendary champions and rising stars from 20 nations will compete from October 4-8.
Team Nigeria has claimed fourth place overall at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, leading every African nation with six gold medals. Para powerlifters and weightlifters are dominating their events and breaking records along the way.
Nigeria's para powerlifting team dominated the opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming six medals and launching the country to second place overall. Three athletes set world records while bringing home gold and silver medals.
England's Mark Swan lifted 222kg to win Commonwealth Games' opening gold medal by the smallest possible margin. The 25-year-old didn't even realize he'd won until his coach told him backstage.
Nigeria's para powerlifters dominated the opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, claiming three gold and three silver medals to put the country in second place overall. The athletes set multiple world and Commonwealth records while showing why Nigeria remains a powerlifting powerhouse.
Nigeria's powerlifting champion and a sprinter who just equaled the national 100m record headline an inspiring roster for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete starting July 23.
Paralympic champions led Brazil to the top of the medals table at the Para South American Games, while four regional records fell in Valledupar, Colombia. The competition marked the event's triumphant return after 12 years.
Nigeria has named two-time Paralympic gold medalist and four-time world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as team captain for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The powerlifting legend's appointment celebrates para athletes who consistently bring home Nigeria's proudest medals.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Folashade Oluwafemiayo will captain Nigeria's team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a historic honor for para-athletes. The powerlifting champion brings world records, multiple titles, and a winning spirit to Glasgow.
Paris 2024 champion Onyinyechi Mark shattered a world record with a 148kg lift in Algeria, leading Nigeria to dominate the African Para Powerlifting Championships. The 24-year-old's historic performance came as part of Nigeria's incredible 24-medal haul at the competition.
Multiple Paralympic champions are representing Nigeria at the 2026 African Open Championships in Algeria, competing for crucial qualifying points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Over 150 athletes from 20 nations are gathering in Oran for four days of para powerlifting competition.
