{
  "id": 2722532,
  "title": "Edo, Enugu, Abia sweep medals as National Open Para-powerlifting championship ends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/edo-enugu-abia-sweep-medals-as-national-open-para-powerlifting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:05:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/edo-enugu-abia-sweep-medals-as-national-open-para-powerlifting-championship-ends/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The final day of the inaugural National Open Para-Powerlifting Championship in Umuahia marked a triumphant conclusion for Edo, Enugu, and Abia states. A total of 51 medals were distributed, with Edo claiming the highest number - 18 gold, 17 silver, and 16 bronze. Enugu State followed closely with four gold and two silver medals, while Abia State, as the host, secured two gold, two silver, and two bronze. Delta State, Plateau State, and Oyo and Lagos states also made their mark with two gold, two silver, and one bronze medals each. Kano State, Osun, Ogun, Rivers, Imo, Kwara, and Katsina each earned one bronze medal. Abia State Director of Sports, Obioma George, praised Governor Alex Otti and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwaobilor Ananaba, for their successful organization of the event, noting the championship's role in empowering athletes to compete at national and international levels. The National Para-Powerlifting Championship successfully concluded with Edo, Enugu, and Abia states leading the medal tally.",
  "summary": "The inaugural National Open Para-Powerlifting Championship, hosted by Abia State, has ended in Umuahia, with Edo State topping the medals table. A total of 51 medals were awarded to the victorious athletes, comprising 18 gold, 17 silver and 16 bronze medals. Edo State won six gold, two silver and three bronze medals, ahead of Enugu […] Edo, Enugu, Abia sweep medals as National Open…",
  "key_points": [
    "Edo State leads with 18 gold, 17 silver, and 16 bronze medals",
    "Enugu State follows with 4 gold and 2 silver medals",
    "Abia State, as host, secures 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Edo, Enugu, and Abia states' dominance in the inaugural National Open Para-Powerlifting Championship cements their status as powerhouses in the sport, with Edo emerging as the clear overall leader.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}