Elizabeth Anyanacho is a Nigerian taekwondo athlete known for her discipline and strong international presence. She competes at the highest level and represents a growing generation of Nigerian martial artists, earning admiration from fans and officials across the sport.
She is being honoured for becoming the first Nigerian to win a medal (bronze) at the World Taekwondo Championships in over twenty years. Her feat placed Nigeria on the global taekwondo map and marked a major milestone in the country’s development of the sport.