By Usman Aliyu
The Edo Sports activities Fee on Friday honoured a weightlifting prodigy, Favour Cornelius, with money rewards following her excellent efficiency on the 4th African Youth Video games held in Angola in December 2025.
Cornelius, who represented Staff Nigeria within the 44kg feminine weightlifting class, received three gold medals on the continental occasion.
The athlete contributed considerably to Nigeria’s complete haul of eight gold medals.
Her exploits as soon as once more positioned Edo within the nationwide highlight as a hub of rising sporting skills.
At a grand reception organised by the sports activities fee, its Chairman, Amadin Enabulele, stated it was a mark of appreciation for the younger athlete’s consistency and excellence on the worldwide stage.
Presenting the money prizes, Enabulele counseled Cornelius and the weightlifting teaching crew for bringing honour to the state and Nigeria, whereas urging the athlete to stay targeted and disciplined.
“That is what we wish to see in our sports activities. Onerous work, self-discipline and excellence are at all times rewarded.
“You might have represented Edo State on the Niger Delta Video games, the Nationwide Youth Video games and now the African Youth Video games, returning every time with three gold medals. Stick with it and you’ll go increased,” Enabulele stated.
Based on him, the fee will proceed to help athletes who reveal dedication and ship outcomes at nationwide and worldwide competitions.
Talking on the occasion, an elated Cornelius stated she was assured going into the African Youth Video games due to the intensive preparation she obtained from the state teaching crew, led by Ikponmwosa Omoroghomwan.
“I used to be not afraid to compete with the perfect in Africa as a result of I used to be effectively ready.
“I’m overwhelmed by this reception and the help from the chairman and the administration of the Sports activities Fee.
“It is a large motivation for me to do extra,” she stated.
The younger champion additionally expressed gratitude to her coach, describing him as instrumental to her success.
“I ascribe my success in Angola to my coach. He made it attainable for me to take part and excel on the African Youth Video games,” Cornelius added.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) experiences that Cornelius loved a exceptional 2025 season, having earlier claimed three gold medals on the maiden Niger Delta Video games in Uyo in addition to on the Nationwide Youth Video games. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa
