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| Country | Nigeria |
| Sport | Paralympic powerlifting |
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Ifeanyi Nnajiofor is a Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter. [1] He represented Nigeria at the 2012 Summer Paralympics held in London, United Kingdom and he won the silver medal in the men's 60 kg event. [1] He also competed in the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships held in Dubai. Ifeanayi Nnajiofor's coach for these events was Prince Feyisetan Are.[ citation needed ]
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