Latifat Tijani

Latifat Tijani (born 8 November 1981) is a Nigerian powerlifter. She won gold in the women's – 45kg event at the 2015 African Games in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. In 2016, she competed in the women's – 45kg event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, where she lifted 106kg to win silver.[1][2]

Latifat Tijani

Personal information
Born	8 November 1981
Weight	43 kg (95 lb)
Medal record Women's Weightlifting Representing  Nigeria African Games Brazzaville 2015 Women's –45 kg Olympic Games Rio 2016 Women's –45 kg

At the 2019 World Para Powerlifting Championships she won the bronze medal in the women's 45 kg event.

References

1. "Rio 2016: Nigeria's Tijani Wins Silver In Paralympics". New Telegraph. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
2. Idris Adesina (9 September 2016). "BREAKING! Paralympics: Tijani wins Nigeria's first medal". The Punch News. Retrieved 9 September 2016.