Bolaji Eniola put behind the revival personal tragedy of losing her coach by winning gold medal at the 2021 Spanish Para Badminton International competition in Cartagena, Spain over the weekend.
The Nigerian finished in first position to win gold in SL3 female Series.
This feat not only qualified her for the Para Badminton tournament in Japan later in October, but brightened the prospect of winning the title at the world stage .It is also a confirmation of the potentials of para Badminton in Nigeria if given required supports and attention.
Eniola is a protege of late Coach Bello Rafiu Oyebanji who died in an accident while preparing for the championship.
This is her first time of playing in international tournaments made possible by Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare who single handedly funded her trip. she also set another record by becoming the 1st African athlete to win Gold in the international championship.
Meanwhile, Nigerian Para Athletes proved their mettle at the 3 day Para Athletics Grand Prix which took place at Notwil, Switzerland as they won 11 gold and 5 silver medals to confirm their dominance at the top stage.
Onyegbule Lovina won gold in the 100m, Joy Ahiakwo doubled the joy by winning in the 100mT/45, Ugunwa Flora dispersed all opponents to win gold in the discuss F/57, Chituru Nwaozuzu also clinched gold in her event.
Other winners are Amon Abraham who leapt to gold in the T/44 men high jump, Edosomwan Ossaho was victorious in the F/SS men discuss.
The team is expected to return to the country on Monday
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