Rita Ferdinand

Rita Ferdinand
Personal information
Born	11 September 1995 (age 30)
Sport
Country	Nigeria
Sport	Para powerlifting
Weight class	79 kg
Medal record
Women's para powerlifting
Representing Nigeria
World Championships

Last updated October 20, 2025

Rita Ferdinand (born 11 September 1995) is a Nigerian para powerlifter.

Career

Ferdinand made her World Para Powerlifting Championships debut in 2025 and won a gold medal in the women's up to 79 kg category, defeating 2024 Summer Paralympics gold medalist Han Miaoyu.^[1]^[2] She set an African record with a lift of 153 kg.^[3]

References

↑ Akinsuroju, Toluwani (11 October 2025). "Rita Ferdinand Wins Gold As Nigeria Triumphs At World Para Powerlifting Championships In Egypt". sports247.ng. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
↑ "2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships: Nigeria's Rita Ferdinand strikes Gold in 79kg at in Cairo". Premium Times . 11 October 2025. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
↑ Obah, Amara (13 October 2025). "Para Powerlifting: Ferdinand and Oyema win gold medals in Cairo". aclsports.com. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

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[1] Akinsuroju, Toluwani (11 October 2025). "Rita Ferdinand Wins Gold As Nigeria Triumphs At World Para Powerlifting Championships In Egypt". sports247.ng. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

[2] "2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships: Nigeria's Rita Ferdinand strikes Gold in 79kg at in Cairo". Premium Times . 11 October 2025. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

[3] Obah, Amara (13 October 2025). "Para Powerlifting: Ferdinand and Oyema win gold medals in Cairo". aclsports.com. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

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