Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Rofiat Lawal, delivered a remarkable performance by clinching three gold medals in the 59kg weightlifting category.
She secured gold in the snatch with an impressive lift of 95kg, followed by another gold in the clean and jerk, and a third gold for her overall total, further cementing her dominance in the sport.
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In darts, Team Oyo added to their medal haul with a gold medal in the female doubles event. This victory brings the state’s medal tally to an impressive four golds, one silver, and one bronze.
The Oyo State hockey team also made headlines with a commanding 5-0 victory over Katsina State in their first-round fixture. Meanwhile, in badminton, Team Oyo advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Team Jos in a decisive 3-0 win.
Looking ahead, Team Oyo’s quest for more medals continues today, as the male cricket team kicks off their campaign in both the ODI and T20 competitions at the MKO Abiola Stadium Cricket Pavilion.
