INTERVIEW: Rafiat Lawal opens up on title defence, Olympic ambitions and Nigeria’s weightlifting revival

Nigerian weightlifter Rafiat Lawal has discussed her recent title defence, future Olympic ambitions, and the ongoing revival of the sport in Nigeria. During the interview, it was noted that Lawal successfully retained her championship crown while establishing a new Commonwealth Games record.

Her record-breaking performance serves to underline Nigeria's growing dominance and resurgence in international weightlifting competitions.