It was all joy for Rafiatu Lawal of Team Oyo State after she beat Olarinoye Adijat of Team Lagos to the gold medal in 59kg women Snatch in Weightlifting at the ongoing 2022 National Sports Festival.
In a fierce battle between the 2022 Commonwealth Games champions.
As both renewed their rivalry months after they both claimed a gold medal for Team Nigeria in Birmingham, Lawal claimed the top prize in Asaba by a kilo better after she lifted 97kilos to beat Adijat who settled for silver with 96kilos.
Peace Annokwuru of Team Rivers got the bronze with an 85kg lift.