Latifat Tijani has dedicated the gold medal she won at the ongoing  2020 Paralympics games to her coach.

Latifat Tijani became Nigeria’s first gold medal winner at the game in Tokyo, when she finished on top of the poll in the 45kg of the Para powerlifting.

Speaking to pressmen immediately after her podium finish, the Ogun State-born athlete said she’s glad to win the medal and she dedicated the medal to her coach.

“I’m so happy and glad for what I just achieved. I promised to bring home the gold and I thank God for helping me bring this gold home this year.

“I am dedicating this Gold medal to my humble and hardworking coach who is always pushing and motivating me. He keeps me on my toes and makes me stay focused.” She said.