African number one in the -67kg category, Elizabeth Anyanacho of Nigeria has made history by clinching a bronze medal at the ongoing World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China.
The feat guarantees Nigeria its first World Taekwondo Championship medal in two decades, marking a remarkable comeback for the nation on the global stage.
Anyanacho, delivered a stellar performance in the women’s -67kg category, defeating Uzbekistan’s opponent to book her place in the semi-finals.
Speaking on the achievement, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended Anyanacho for her resilience and excellence, describing the victory as a “powerful statement of Nigeria’s resurgence in global sports.”
Taekwondo has joined a long list of intentional championships that Nigeria has excelled in this year, which includes cricket, basketball, arm wrestling, badminton, swimming, etc.
