FIDA Celebrates Nigerian Women in Sports

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria celebrates in grand style female sports champions winning 12 gold medals for Nigeria at the just concluded Commonwealth Games which held in Birmingham United Kingdom

Despite all the negatives attributable to supporting women in sports such as:

– Poor infrastructure for training etc

– Lack of proper financial support

– The withholding and or non-payment of allowances and benefits

– Bad structure and leadership challenges

– Discrimination & sexism in sports, these negatives primarily against women in sports must stop

Our sportswomen have nevertheless, with pure grits, sheer determination, perseverance, and strong will rose to overcome all challenges and have shown to the world the power of strong, focussed, committed women with a vision, devoted and passionate about a cause

Nigeria got TWELVE GOLD medals at the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham i.e., our flag was hoisted, and the Nigerian Anthem played because of these meritorious women, some of whom also furthermore broke set records

On pure merit they deserve the resounding accolades, respect, and even national commendation and honours; not to mention a ‘SHEROES’ welcome on their return to Nigeria.

Nigeria, (her relevant agencies and indeed the good people of Nigeria) must rise up to further fund and support such great young girls who are still in their twenties to enable them achieve even more for our nation going forward.

Congratulations to:

• Adijat Adenike Olarinoye – who won gold in the women’s 55kg weightlifting event.

• Rafiatu Folashade Lawa l- who won a gold medal in the women’s 59kg weightlifting event

• Chioma Onyekwere – First Nigerian to win gold in the discus event at any Commonwealth Games

• Goodness Chiemerie Nwachukwu – won a gold medal in the women’s discus throw.

• Alice Folashade Oluwafemiayo – who won gold in the women’s 59kg weightlifting event

• Blessing Oborududu – who won a gold medal in the women’s 68kg wrestling event.

• Odunayo Folasade Adekuoroye – who won a gold medal in the women’s 57kg wrestling final.

• Miesinnei Mercy Genesis – who won a gold medal in the women’s 50kg wrestling event

• Eucharia Njideka Iyazi – who won a gold medal in the women’s shot-put event.

• Tobi Amusan – who won a gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdle race event while later winning another gold medal defending her 100m hurdle race title

• Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary, and Nzubechi – who won Gold in 4 x 100m Relay

• Ese Brume – who won gold in the Long Jump

FIDA salutes and commends their fire, passion, zeal, and performance. We applaud their efforts and sacrifices while celebrating their successes as we call on other young girls to emulate these female sports champions of Nigeria.  Indeed, the future is women!!!

– Support women in sports

– Stop gender discrimination in sports

– Promote and reward female sports champions