The Nigerian contingent to the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International has made the country proud, securing a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain.
Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final.
The men’s SL4 doubles team, comprising Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka, mirrored Bolaji’s outstanding display, producing a stellar performance that earned them a hard-won bronze medal.
Meanwhile, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the team’s achievement, thanking the athletes for making Nigeria proud.
NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes, saying, “These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports.
“Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations.”
Dikko also praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.
Also, the Director General of the NSC, Dr. Bukola Olopade, noted that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.
“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels,” Olopade said.
“The NSC leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes, and no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potential.”
Persecondnews reports that this achievement is the latest in the series of international successes for Nigerian sports, including recent victories in cricket and basketball.
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