The two athletes who were sure medal prospects for the country’s chase for glory were said to have arrived late for the mandatory kits inspection at the National Exhibition Centre.
Browsing: Latifat Tijani
Tijani said she was proud to show Chinese powerlifters that Nigerians are stronger.
The 39-year-old Ogun State indigene had a best lift of 107kg to rank first and win the competition’s gold medal at the Tokyo International Forum.
The 34-year-old powerlifter narrowly lost the gold medal by to China’s Dandan Hu, who set a new world record and personal record of 107kg