How I won gold in Korea — Mordiyyah Azeez

Veteran athlete, Mordiyyah Azeez, won a gold medal for Nigeria at the just-concluded 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, which attracted about 11,000 veteran and masters athletes [aged 35 and older] from over 90 countries.

Nigeria finished fourth at Daegu 2026 with two gold and one silver medals.

Toyin Afolabi bagged the second gold for Nigeria in W45 80m hurdles, while Mariam Adedu of the Nigeria Police Force won the silver medal in the W45 400m event.

The World Masters provides veteran athletes with an international platform to continue competing at an elite level after active participation in their various fields.

The historic moment came for Azeez on August 25, 2026, when she churned out a throw of 37.74 metres to grab the gold in the women’s javelin W50.

Azeez, an Assistant Superintendent with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), was celebrated, especially by her kinsmen, following the feat in South Korea.

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The Elero of Ileroland, Oba Wasiu Oyedele Saka Olokolonigi II, described the veteran athlete as one of the illustrious daughters of the land.

“This achievement is a source of immense pride to Ileroland, Oyo State and Nigeria, and this achievement will further place the name of the ancient community on the global sporting map.

“I commend Mordiyyah for her determination, discipline and commitment to excellence, particularly her ability to combine a demanding career in the Nigerian Immigration Service with a successful career in athletics.

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