The feat guarantees Nigeria its first World Taekwondo championship medal in two decades, marking a remarkable comeback for the nation on the global stage.

Anyanacho, delivered a stellar performance in the women’s -67kg category, defeating Uzbekistan’s Sobibronova O. in two fiercely contested rounds — 8–6 and 10–9, to book her place in the semi-finals.

This achievement comes at a time of renewed optimism within the Nigerian sports ecosystem, following the successful elections of new sports federation leaders, including the new president of the Nigerian Taekwondo Federation, Tayo Popoola.

Speaking on the achievement, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Bukola Olopade, commended Anyanacho for her resilience and excellence, describing the victory as a “powerful statement of Nigeria’s resurgence in global sports.”

“Elizabeth Anyanacho has reminded the world that Nigeria’s sporting spirit remains unbreakable. Her performance in China is not just a personal triumph but a national victory that reflects the results of our renewed focus on athlete development and sports federation reforms. This medal breaks a 20-year wait and signals a new era for Nigerian Taekwondo. We are incredibly proud of her and of the leadership now steering the federation toward greater heights.”

Taekwondo has joined a long list of international championships that Nigeria has excelled in this year, which includes cricket, basketball, arm wrestling, badminton, swimming, etc.

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Betty Akeredolu, wife of the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, made this known on Friday.

She had gone to the office of the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie, to express her displeasure over the rape of a student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, by soldiers at the Ikare/Akungba road checking point last week, when she spoke about the efforts.

During the visit, she warned that the case of the rape should be taken with all seriousness.

According to her, the rapist should be treated as criminals and as such prosecuted.

She said it was regrettable that those who were supposed to protect the civilians were those attacking them.

She said it had become obvious that women were not safe with anyone, hence the decision to build the girls up to be able to defend themselves through taekwondo.

She said dealing with the soldiers involved in the rape would deter others in future.

She said she had initially planned a one-million-woman protest against rape in army uniform for Thursday, but shelved the idea.

According to her, she did not want a situation where some politicians would catch in on it and cause chaos.

In his reaction, the police boss, Adie, promised to treat the case with seriousness once it was transferred to the police.

The case, he said, would be taken to court and dealt with appropriately.

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