Team Nigeria Para-athletes have made a remarkable showing at the ongoing World Para Athletics (WPA) Grand Prix in Tunis, Tunisia, winning a total of 15 medals — comprising 10 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze — as of Day Two of the international event.
The competition, which ends on Wednesday, has seen Nigerian athletes dominate various track and field categories. The country’s participation was made possible through sponsorship from the National Sports Commission (NSC), chaired by Mallam Shehu Dikko with Hon. Bukola Olopade serving as Director General.
The medals were secured across multiple classifications, highlighting the strength and depth of Nigeria’s para-athletic talent.
Breakdown of Nigeria’s Medal Winners:
Gold Medalists:
- Adewale Babatunde – 100m Men T12
- Onye Lauritta – Discus Women F40
- Uwak Unyime – 100m & 200m Women T47
- Alam Ugochi – Shot Put Women F57
- Sefiu Ojeley – 200m & 1500m Men T54
- Flora Ugwunwa – Javelin & Discus Women F54
Silver Medalists:
- Ogili Ogochukwu – Shot Put & Discus Women F55
- Obiukwu Emmanuel – Shot Put Men F42
Bronze Medalists:
- Agbo Destiny – F44 Women
- Flora Ugwunwa – Additional Bronze in F54 Women category
President of the Paralympic Committee Nigeria (PCN), Sunday Odebode, commended the athletes for their performance, describing it as “inspiring” and a “clear demonstration of resilience and patriotism.”
“We have to be grateful to the National Sports Commission for its sponsorship. Their investment is not in vain. Our athletes are flying the Nigerian flag high and making the country proud. We look forward to more victories before the event ends,” Odebode stated.
The 2025 WPA Grand Prix in Tunis continues until June 19, with Team Nigeria expected to further improve its medal haul in the final events.
