Cameroon gets first gold medal at Commonwealth games

Cameroonian born junior Periclex, Ngaja has secured a medal for Cameroon at the ongoing commonwealth games.

The 29-year-old weightlifter won the +100 kg category, as he lifted 160kg in the snatch before rising to a further 201kg in the clean and jerk to beat silver medalist Jack Hitila Opeloge by three kilograms.

“That was the first gold medal for Cameroon in Birmingham, in any sport, the first medal of any color,” Ngadja told the press.

“It’s big, very big, for me, for my family. I was crying because it was too much for me, too much to take in. I am very happy, ” he added.

The commonwealth games are currently ongoing in Birmingham.


By Amina Hilda

————————————-
The Mimi Mefo Info Team, (MMI) appreciates all your constant support.

We are driven by the fact that you remain our only source of inspiration, as we continue to gather, write and publish stories without fear or favour.

These are, however, very trying times for several journalists, especially for MMI whose reporters have to brave all the odds to work remotely for fear of reprisal attacks.

That’s why we continue to ask for your constant support.

How to support us!

*Please share our website link with friends and loved ones daily


*You can also support our dynamic team working day in and day out to keep you up to date, with any amount.

Use the following payment methods:

PayPal: contact@mimimefoinfo.com

Mobile money: +237679135573

Bank Transfer: Account name: MIMI MEFO INFO LTD
IBAN: GB49TCCL04140456360181
SWIFT/BIC: TCCLGB3L
Intermediary bank SWIFT: BARCGB22 (only use if required by sender bank)*