INTERVIEW: Rafiat Lawal opens up on title defence, Olympic ambitions and Nigeria’s weightlifting revival
PT: Coming into this competition, was your target simply to win gold or were you also aiming to break the Games record?
In this interview in Glasgow, Lawal reflects on the atmosphere inside the arena, the demanding preparation that led to her success, the emotional support from teammates and fans, her ambitions of competing at the Olympic Games despite having to switch weight categories, and why she believes increased support from the National Sports Commission has helped fuel Nigeria’s recent success in the sport.
PT: Looking at the weights you attempted from your first lift, was there any point you thought you might not be able to lift them?
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