Chika Amalaha Gets First Gold For Nigeria At The Commonwealth Games

Chika Amalaha has given Nigeria its first gold at the Commonwealth Games which started in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday July 24th.

The 17 Year Old Nigerian weightlifter won the gold medal yesterday after pulling a total of 196 points in snatch and clean and jerk in the 53kg class to beat her competitors from New Guinea andIndia who picked the silver and bronze medals.

Nigeria have impressed so far as this is their second medal from the weightlifting event after winning bronze on the opening day of the event courtesy of Nkechi Opara.