Nigeria’s Flora Ugwunwa has won a silver medal in women’s Javelin F54 at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
She finished 2nd in the event with a throw of 19.26m behind Uzbekistan athlete Nurkhon Kurbanova who set a world record with a throw of 21.12m.
Ugwunwa’s feat has made Nigeria rake in the first medal in women’s Javelin category, with a total medal of four so far.
The 40-year-old Nigerian has continued to shine, having now won three consecutive Paralympic medals – two golds (Rio, Tokyo) and now Silver (Paris).
More to follow..
Trending
- BREAKING: EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted
- Tinubu Congratulates Soludo On Re-election, Hails INEC
- Soludo Re-elected As Anambra State Governor
- Mao Ohuabunwa Emerges Factional PDP BoT Chairman
- FCMB eyes 100% growth on Credit Direct’s digital expansion
- NIS To Introduce Emergency Passport For Nigerians In Diaspora
- Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri Defects To APC
- Information Given To Trump About Nigeria Incorrect – Oba Akiolu
© 2025 The Scrutiny. Designed by Design Streams.