Onyeka Azike (born July 1, 1990) is a Nigerian weightlifter. She competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, won a silver medal in the women's 53 kg division at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, and won a gold medal in the 58 kg weightlifting category of the 2007 All Africa Games in Algeria.
Career Onyeka Azike first started her weightlifting career at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and won a silver medal in the women's 53 kg division at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. She then chose to participate in the 2010 World Weightlifting Championships and the Commonwealth Games Women's 48 – 53 kg category, winning a silver medal. When interviewed by a reporter, Azike urged more women to develop their talents in the sport, saying most young girls that are interested in weightlifting nurse the fear that they might not be able to have children. She also stated that a large number of female weightlifters are now mothers and have won laurels for their states and the nation at various national and international competitions.
Competitions
African Games 2015 Women's 53–58 kg—Clean and jerk 1st Women's 53–58 kg—Snatch 1st Women's 53–58 kg—Total Gold
World Championships 2011 Women's 53–58 kg—Clean & Jerk 22 Women's 53–58 kg—Snatch 23 World Championships Women's 53–58 kg—Total 23
Commonwealth Games 2010 Women's 48–53 kg 2 Women's 53–58 kg—Silver Women's 53–58 kg—Total Silver
World Championships 2007 Women's - 48 kg—Clean & Jerk 25 Women's - 48 kg—Snatch 26 Women's - 48 kg—Total 26
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