Esther Nworgu became Nigeria’s second medallist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games after she secured a silver medal in the powerlifting event of the championships in Paris.
On the first day of the powerlifting event, she settled for a silver medal in the Women’s 41kg category. This follows Mariam Eniola Bolaji’s bronze medal in badminton on Monday, September 2.
Nworgu was narrowly beaten by China’s Zhe Cui, who lifted 119kg to set a new Paralympic Games record and take the gold. Nworgu lifted an impressive 118kg to secure the silver medal.
Zhe Cui, who had previously won silver three times at the Paralympic Games, finally turned her streak into gold in Paris. Despite an attempt to break the world record with a 124kg lift, she emerged as the champion with her 119kg lift.
Nworgu’s journey to the silver medal began with a 106kg lift, placing her second behind Cui, who started with 108kg. In her second lift, Nworgu lifted 112kg, while Cui extended her lead with a 113kg lift.
In the final round, Nworgu achieved her best lift of 118kg, securing her second-place finish. Brazil’s Lara de Lima lifted 109kg to take the bronze.