Obioma Okoli

Obioma Okoli (born 3 June 1992) is a Nigerian weightlifter.[1] She competed in the women's 63 kg event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where she won a silver medal.[2][3]

Obioma Okoli
Personal information
NationalityNigerian
Born (1992-06-03) 3 June 1992
Lagos, Nigeria
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
Event(s)63 kg
Medal record
Representing  Nigeria
Women's weightlifting
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2010 DelhiWomen's 63 kg
Silver medal – second place2014 GlasgowWomen's 63 kg
Updated on 11 October 2014.

References

  1. "Glasgow 2014 profile". Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  2. "I defied Doctors warning to win medal for Nigeria". Vanguard. Nigeria. 29 July 2014.
  3. "Nigerian weightlifters sweep 63kg medals". New Telegraph. Nigeria. 28 July 2014.


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