{"id":20545,"date":"2026-05-19T23:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20545"},"modified":"2026-05-19T23:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:59:00","slug":"algeria2026-team-nigeria-departs-for-african-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20545","title":{"rendered":"Algeria2026: Team Nigeria departs for African Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Team Nigeria is set to participate in the 2026 African Open Para-Powerlifting Championships scheduled to hold from May 18 to 25 in Oran, Algeria, as the country continues its quest for continental dominance in para sports.<\/span><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Nigerian contingent comprises 13 athletes, including 10 female and three male para-powerlifters, who will represent the nation at the prestigious championship expected to attract some of the best athletes across Africa and beyond.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The athletes are Ajiboye Rukayat, Ani Chiamaka, Anigbogu Franka, Dauda Ibrahim, Ezuruike Roland, Ferdinard Rita, Ganiyu Anifat, Idris Riluwan Sabo, Mark Onyinyechi Gift, Nworgu Esther, Ogundolie Tolulope, Oluwafemiayo Folashade and Oyema Esther.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Nigeria\u2019s delegation departs for Algeria on Monday ahead of the commencement of the competition.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The championship is expected to feature strong participation from 23 countries including host nation Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Ghana, Angola and Nigeria among other participating nations, making it one of the biggest para-powerlifting gatherings on the continent this year.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Team Nigeria heads into the competition with high expectations following the country\u2019s impressive record and pedigree in para-powerlifting at continental and global competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade urged the athletes to compete strongly for medals while showcase Nigeria\u2019s status as one of Africa\u2019s leading forces in para sports.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The African Open Para-Powerlifting Championships will run from May 21- 24, with athletes competing across different weight categories in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament.<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thesun.ng\/algeria2026-team-nigeria-departs-for-african-open-para-powerlifting-championships\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team Nigeria is set to participate in the 2026 African Open Para-Powerlifting Championships scheduled to hold from May 18 to 25 in Oran, Algeria, as the country continues its quest for continental dominance in para sports. 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