Josephine Precious Orji (born 8 April 1979) is a Nigerian professional powerlifter.

On 14 September 2016, she won gold in the women's +86kg category at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Brazil before she went on to set a new world and Games record by lifting 160 kg (350 lb) at the same event.

[1][2] Josephine developed a passion for powerlifting in 2001 after visiting a gym in Owerri and trying out the sport for the first time.

Afterwards, she quit her job as a computer expert in a cyber café and commenced her training to develop a career in sport as a powerlifter.

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