Womens over 86 kg IPC Powerlifting World Championships

In securing Nigeria s fifth gold of the Championships in the women s +86kg, Precious Orji had the crowd in joyous raptures and ensured her country topped the Dubai medals table. Orji, broke her own world record three times, eventually lifting 151kg, 9kg more than her previous best set 14 months ago. Victory was almost certain for the 34yearold after the first round because eventual silver medallist Nadia Ali (135kg) injured herself during her unsuccessful second round attempt.