Akwa Ibom-born weightlifting official Lawrence Iquaibom has been appointed as an Worldwide Technical Official (ITO) for the 2026 Worldwide Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Ningbo, China.
The competitors will happen from October 27 to November 8, 2026, with Iquaibom rising as the one Nigerian official chosen for the worldwide occasion.
The appointment marks one other milestone in his worldwide profession and shall be his fourth worldwide task this 12 months.
His earlier assignments in 2026 embody the Junior World Championships and Senior African Championships, each held in Egypt, in addition to the Commonwealth Video games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Iquaibom, a retired director within the Akwa Ibom State civil service, left Uyo for Lagos on Thursday, October 22, forward of his journey to China.
In an interview with Edidiong Stephen earlier than his departure, he thanked Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for supporting sports activities growth within the state.
He additionally praised the Commissioner for Sports activities, Elder Paul Bassey, for his assist and dedication to the expansion of sports activities in Akwa Ibom.
Iquaibom stated the assist he had acquired from the state authorities via the Ministry of Sports activities had continued to encourage him to enhance his expertise and signify Nigeria at worldwide competitions.
In line with the competitors schedule, appointed officers are anticipated to reach in China on October 25, whereas the Technical Officers’ Assembly will maintain on October 26.
The championships will start on October 27, with officers anticipated to go away China on November 9 after the competitors.
Iquaibom’s appointment highlights his rising expertise in worldwide weightlifting and the contribution of Akwa Ibom State to the event of sports activities officers in Nigeria.
