2nd Niger Delta Games: Weightlifting Summary – All Medallists
The weightlifting events at the 2nd Niger Delta Games showcased immense strength and determination from all participants. Every category featured thrilling contests for bronze, silver, and gold medals, with athletes demonstrating top form across snatch, clean & jerk, and total lifts.
In the 88kg Men Total, Duru Destiny (Bayelsa) claimed bronze, Francis Onaifo (Edo) took silver, and Joseph Obinna (Abia) won gold.
For the 88kg Men Clean & Jerk, Duru Destiny (Bayelsa) earned bronze, Francis Onaifo (Edo) took silver, and Joseph Obinna (Abia) claimed gold.
In the 88kg Men Snatch, Duru Destiny (Bayelsa) finished with bronze, Joseph Obinna (Abia) took silver, and Francis Onaifo (Edo) secured gold.
In the 79kg Men Total, Chukwu Chibuike (Abia) won bronze, Mayowa Olajide (Ondo) took silver, and Thankgod Sunday (Edo) claimed gold.
For the 79kg Men Clean & Jerk, Chukwu Chibuike (Abia) earned bronze, Mayowa Olajide (Ondo) took silver, and Thankgod Sunday (Edo) secured gold.
In the 79kg Men Snatch, Mayowa Olajide (Ondo) finished bronze, Chukwu Chibuike (Abia) took silver, and Thankgod Sunday (Edo) won gold.
In the 69kg Women Total, Nwichi Ngozi (Abia) claimed bronze, Joy Godbless (Bayelsa) took silver, and Peace Osagie (Edo) won gold.
For the 69kg Women Clean & Jerk, Nwichi Ngozi (Abia) earned bronze, Joy Godbless (Bayelsa) took silver, and Peace Osagie (Edo) claimed gold.
In the 69kg Women Snatch, Nwichi Ngozi (Abia) finished bronze, Joy Godbless (Bayelsa) won silver, and Peace Osagie (Edo) secured gold.
In the 63kg Women Total, Asogwa Promise (Delta) took bronze, Abiola Olajumoke Islamiat (Edo) won silver, and Chinasa Chukwu (Rivers) earned gold.
For the 63kg Women Clean & Jerk, Asogwa Promise (Delta) earned bronze, Chinasa Chukwu (Rivers) took silver, and Abiola Olajumoke Islamiat (Edo) claimed gold.
In the 63kg Women Snatch, Asogwa Promise (Delta) finished bronze, Abiola Olajumoke Islamiat (Edo) took silver, and Chinasa Chukwu (Rivers) won gold.
In the 65kg Men Total, Okon Goodnews (Akwa Ibom) claimed bronze, Victory Mmadubuchi (Imo) took silver, and Goodnews Jacob (Edo) won gold.
For the 65kg Men Clean & Jerk, Okon Goodnews (Akwa Ibom) earned bronze, Chibuzur Emeka (Bayelsa) took silver, and Goodnews Jacob (Edo) secured gold.
In the 65kg Men Snatch, Okon Goodnews (Akwa Ibom) finished bronze, Victory Mmadubuchi (Imo) took silver, and Goodnews Jacob (Edo) won gold.
In the 53kg Women Total, Mboutidem Etim (Akwa Ibom) claimed bronze, Marvelous Chidirim (Abia) took silver, and Beauty Akpore (Edo) won gold.
For the 53kg Women Clean & Jerk, Mboutidem Etim (Akwa Ibom) earned bronze, Marvelous Chidirim (Abia) took silver, and Beauty Akpore (Edo) claimed gold.
In the 53kg Women Snatch, Mboutidem Etim (Akwa Ibom) finished bronze, Marvelous Chidirim (Abia) took silver, and Beauty Akpore (Edo) won gold.
In the 60kg Men Total, Obodomadu David (Delta) claimed bronze, Eze Vitalis (Abia) took silver, and Iniubong Ita (Akwa Ibom) won gold.
For the 60kg Men Clean & Jerk, Eze Vitalis (Abia) earned bronze, Obodomadu David (Delta) took silver, and Iniubong Ita (Akwa Ibom) secured gold.
In the 60kg Men Snatch, Obodomadu David (Delta) finished bronze, Iniubong Ita (Akwa Ibom) took silver, and Eze Vitalis (Abia) won gold.
In the 48kg Women Total, Moyinoluwa Adebusuyi (Ondo) claimed bronze, Christiana Ollorma (Rivers) took silver, and Esther Adebola (Edo) won gold.
For the 48kg Women Clean & Jerk, Odivwri Jennifer (Delta) earned bronze, Christiana Ollorma (Rivers) took silver, and Esther Adebola (Edo) claimed gold.
In the 48kg Women Snatch, Moyinoluwa Adebusuyi (Ondo) finished bronze, Christiana Ollorma (Rivers) took silver, and Esther Adebola (Edo) won gold.
The 2nd Niger Delta Games will end today, February 26, 2026, with the closing ceremony at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
