Commonwealth Games: LASU VC Congratulates Student for Winning Bronze Medal in Weightlifting

Encomiums have continued to pour for Nigeria’s Islamiyat Yusuf, a Physical and Health Education student of the Lagos State University, LASU, institution, who won a bronze medal in the weightlifting event of the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England

Top among eminent Nigerians celebrating Yusuf is the Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who, while congratulating Yusuf, described her “a breath of fresh air, an inspiration for other young ladies, especially those whose passion lie in sports.”

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that Islamiyat Yusuf, a Sandwich Degree student of LASU, Ilesha Campus, Osun, won the women’s 64kg category by lifting 93kg in the snatch, clean and jerk: 113kg, 116kg and 119kg with a total result of 212kg.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, Prof. Olatunji-Bello said:

“I congratulate Yusuf on the performance; I declare her feat praiseworthy, which is the product of hard work, dedication and grit.

“Yusuf represents a breath of fresh air, an inspiration for other young ladies, especially those whose passion lie in sports.

“Apart from bringing glory to Nigeria, Yusuf’s achievement will further draw attention to the immense sporting potential in LASU and also place the university on the global map through sports,” she said.

The Vice Chancellor prayed that Yusuf would continue to do exploit for Nigeria, her fatherland.