Rita Ferdinand

Rita Ferdinand
Personal information
Born (1995-09-11) 11 September 1995 (age 31)
Sport
Country Nigeria
SportPara powerlifting
Weight class
79 kg
Medal record
Women's para powerlifting
Representing  Nigeria
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2025 Cairo79 kg
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2026 GlasgowHeavyweight

Rita Ferdinand (born 11 September 1995) is a Nigerian para powerlifter.

Career

Ferdinand made her World Para Powerlifting Championships debut in 2025 and won a gold medal in the women's up to 79 kg category, defeating 2024 Summer Paralympics gold medalist Han Miaoyu. She set an African record with a lift of 153 kg.

References

  1. ↑ Akinsuroju, Toluwani (11 October 2025). "Rita Ferdinand Wins Gold As Nigeria Triumphs At World Para Powerlifting Championships In Egypt". sports247.ng. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships: Nigeria's Rita Ferdinand strikes Gold in 79kg at in Cairo". Premium Times. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Obah, Amara (13 October 2025). "Para Powerlifting: Ferdinand and Oyema win gold medals in Cairo". aclsports.com. Retrieved 19 October 2025.