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NYG: Team Lagos scoops swimming, weightlifting medals

The stellar performances of the Lagos rising stars shored up the medal haul in the swimming event to four, heading into the final day of competition for the aquatic event on Sunday at the swimming pool of the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

In another development, Emmanuel added another bronze medal in weightlifting after a total lift of 111 kg.

Emmanuel (49 kg) put up a good show after lifting 50 kg in snatch and 61 kg in clean and jerk, bringing the total lift to 111 kg.

An elated Emmanuel gave thanks to God and the Lagos State Government for the opportunity to showcase his talent at the National Youth Games.

He said his weightlifting career was influenced by his mother as a coach and also by those who have successfully made significant milestones in the sport, including African and Commonwealth Champion Adijat Olarinoye.

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