Nigerian 19-year-old weightlifter, Taiwo Liadi, has won a silver medal at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Liadi, who competed in the women’s 76kg weightlifting event, finished second behind Canada’s Maya Laylor.
With Laidi’s silver medal, weightlifting has fetched Nigeria two gold, one silver and two bronze medals with Adijat Olarinoye and Rafiat Lawal claiming the two gold medals and set new Commonwealth Games records.
Nigeria, currently ranked ninth on the medals standings.
