Brazzaville – A debutant in women weightlifting, Elizabeth Onuah, 54kg, after winning three medals at 11th All Africa Games, in Congo Brazzaville said the victory would ignite hunger for more competitions.
The excited Onuah, won two gold and silver from the sport at the ongoing Games.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent in the Congolese capital covering the Games reports that Onuah was on Tuesday the first Nigerian to win a gold medal for the country at the Games.
“I am so excited winning these medals in my first appearance at the Africa Games, because I never expected to any win medals, given my limited experience in international championship.
“I think it is God that made it possible for me because prior to the Games, I shed a lot of weight to be able to make it to the Games.
“In spite of this, God made it possible for me to win medals,’’ Onuah told newsmen, stressing that the pre-competition preparation contributed to the success.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”70560″]
“I am particularly happy to be part of the team and I am sure this performance in Brazzaville has ignited my hunger for more competitions now.
“I am willing to continue to compete and I look forward to championships like this across the globe.
“There is no doubt that the preparation we had before the Games has really helped me a lot. I am hoping to see Nigeria win more medals from other events.
“I am optimistic that my gold medals will inspire my compatriots to win in their events,’’ Onuah said.
NAN reports that Monica, 48kg, also won two silver and bronze medals, while the duo of Razak Tanimowo, 56kg) and Charles Edem failed to make it to the podium in their events. (NAN)