Sports Recorder | Solomon OKPO
Team Akwa Ibom has recorded a significant victory at the 22nd National Sports Festival as Theresa Daniel powered her way to a gold medal in the 55kg weightlifting category.
The talented lifter demonstrated outstanding strength and technique to outclass her competitors, securing top honours for the state in one of the most keenly contested categories of the championship.
Her gold medal adds to Akwa Ibom’s growing medal tally at the biennial multi-sport event, reinforcing the state’s reputation as a rising force in Nigerian sports.
Theresa’s triumph has drawn commendation from sports enthusiasts and officials alike, who praised her dedication, discipline, and the effective support system behind Team Akwa Ibom’s performance.
The National Sports Festival continues to showcase Nigeria’s best athletic talent, and with victories like Theresa’s, Akwa Ibom remains firmly in the spotlight.
