Joseph Edidiong

Joseph Edidiong (born 24 September 2002)[1] is a Nigerian weightlifter. He participated at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the weightlifting competition, being awarded the bronze medal[2][3] in the men's 67 kg event.[4]

Joseph Edidiong
Personal information
Born (2002-09-24) 24 September 2002
Sport
Country Nigeria
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Weightlifting
Representing  Nigeria
Commonwealth Championships
Silver medal – second place2021 TashkentMen's 67 kg
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place2022 BirminghamMen's 67 kg

Edidiong previously participated at the 2021 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, being awarded the silver medal in the men's 67 kg event. He was the second person to win a medal for his country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.[5]

References
  1. "Edidiong Joseph UMOAFIA". Commonwealth Games. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  2. Palmer, Dan (31 July 2022). "Nigerian breaks three records as India win two weightlifting golds at Birmingham 2022". Inside the Games. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  3. Sarafina Sanerivi, Sialai (1 August 2022). "Samoa wins first Commonwealth medal through Nevo Ioane". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  4. "Birmingham 2022 Results - Sport - Weightlifting". Commonwealth Games. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  5. "Edidiong Wins Second Medal For Nigeria At 2022 Commonwealth Games". Media Trust. 31 July 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.


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