Folashade Oluwafemiayo breaks African and world records at 2025 Para Powerlifting Championship

Nigeria’s para powerlifting queen, Folashade Oluwafemiayo has once again recorded her name in global sporting history after setting a new African and world record at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Cairo, Egypt.

The four-time world champion produced a stunning display of strength and determination, lifting an incredible 168kg in the women’s over 86kg category, breaking her own previous world record.

Her dominant performance earned her double gold, as she triumphed in both the best lift and total lift events.

Oluwafemiayo’s latest feat comes just months after she struck gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

In a fiercely competitive contest, Wenjun of China secured the silver medal with a 157kg total lift, while Nikoo Rozbahani of Iran settled for bronze after lifting 152kg.

Reacting to her record-breaking performance, an emotional Oluwafemiayo expressed heartfelt gratitude to her support team and the nation.

“I’m grateful to God, my coaches, teammates, and the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation for their support. This victory is for every Nigerian who believes in hard work and perseverance,” she said.