The National Sports Commission (NSC) on Sunday applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Para Badminton International after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.
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. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.
In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered strong performances, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.
NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.
Dikko said, “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. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights.”
The Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, said that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring that Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.
Olopade said, “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. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem.”
In a statement, Kola Daniel, Special Adviser on Media to the Director General of the National Sports Commission, highlighted that since the NSC leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally, with notable successes in cricket and basketball.
The NSC leadership reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Nigerian sports reach their full potential, pledging to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of excellence.
