Weightlifter Taiwo Liadi, on Tuesday, won a silver medal at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Liadi, who competed in the women’s 76kg weightlifting event, came second behind England’s Maya Laylor, who set a new Commonwealth Games record with a lift of 128kg.
In the overall points, the English lady amassed 228points while Liadi garnered 216points.
Nauru’s Maximina Uepa settled for bronze medal in the event.
With Laidi’s silver medal, weightlifting has fetched Nigeria two gold, one silver and two bronze medals, with Adijat Olarinoye and Rafiat Lawal claiming the two gold medals and setting new Commonwealth Games records.
Later on Tuesday, Mary Osijo will compete in the women’s 87kg, being the last competitor for Nigeria in the weightlifting event.
