Abia, Imo sweep medals as South-East Open Weightlifting Championship begins

Author: Daniel ChibuikePublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Abia, Imo sweep medals as South-East Open Weightlifting Championship begins

The inaugural South-East Zonal Open Weightlifting Championship, hosted by Abia State, has started with Abia and Imo State winning multiple medals. Abia secured four gold and two silver medals, while Imo took two gold and one silver. Results include Anthony Onyenaobi Chidiamara of Imo winning gold in the 49kg female category, Nwokeleme Chikodi of Imo in the 65kg male category, and Divine Emmanuel of Abia in the 55kg male category.

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