Ladies in Sport (LIS) International has meticulously prepared a special evening tagged “She is Greatness” to celebrate the jaw-dropping achievements of Nigerian female athletes at last month’s Commonwealth Games.
Dignitaries from more than five industries will converge to honour, support and inspire these exceptional women who recently made the country proud.
LIS International has partnered with a few Nigerian fashion designers and with Zaron and Nuban Beauty to provide the athletes with gorgeous looks for the night. The dinner is proudly sponsored by Berrywood Capital.
All of Nigeria’s gold medals in Birmingham were won by women. Nigeria recorded its best outing yet at the Games with women athletes contributing 26 of 35 medals. Out of four of the world records set at Birmingham 2022, two of them were by Nigerian women: Goodness Chiemerie Nwachukwu (Para-athletics) and Alice Folashade Oluwafemiayo (Para powerlifting).
Ese Brume, Eucharia Iyiazi, Adijat Olarinoye and Folashade Lawal also broke Commonwealth Games records, while Odunayo Adekuoroye claimed her third consecutive gold medal at the Games.
In spite of the countless hurdles faced by these athletes, they have always had to face, which in many cases start from their parents frowning on their participation in sport, Nigerian female athletes have consistently found a way to make the country proud on the global stage. Despite a dearth of funding and inadequate administrative process, these women never gave up on their dreams and it has been great to see their dedication and efforts being acknowledged these past weeks.
SHE IS GREATNESS is also aimed at attracting more support to encouraging and growing female engagement in sports at the grassroots level and inspiring the next generation of pace setters and world beaters. The event would feature music, dining, awards, endorsements, and corporate gifts given to the athletes. It will also serve as a launch for brands and individuals to partner with some of these athletes for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics that will take place in France.
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