The Nigerian Paralympic team are clearly at the Rio games to slay and we are here for it.
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They are currently no 11 on the medal table and have won 8 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals.
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Some of our athletes have even broken world records including Paul Kehinde and Josephine Orji at the male and female Powerlifting events respectively.
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This is nothing new as our Paralympic athletes have consistently put their best foot forward at international games and events.
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