Nigeria Weightlifting Federation
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, otherwise known as NWF, is the national governing body that oversees the sport of weightlifting in Nigeria.[2] Formed in 1963, the federation is a member of the International Weightlifting Federation and Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation.[3]
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| Sport | Weightlifting |
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| Abbreviation | NWF |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Affiliation | International Weightlifting Federation |
| Regional affiliation | Weightlifting Federation of Africa |
| Headquarters | Abuja, Nigeria |
| President | Hon. Yahaya Mohammed[1] |
| Secretary | Emmanuel Okere |
| Official website | |
| nigeriaweightliftingfederation | |
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References
- "AAG: Weightlifting federation issues code of conduct for lifters". Vanguard. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- "Weightlifting Federation to begin AAG open trials in July". The Guardian. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- "History". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
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