Africa
THE Badminton World Federation on Thursday confirmed the duo of Mariam Eniola Bolaji and Jeremiah Chigozie have qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games scheduled to hold from August 28 to September 8, 2024.
According to the statement on the Federation’s website, the multiple African Champion, Mariam Bolaji will represent Nigeria in the Women’s Singles Standing Lower 3, SL3, while Jeremiah Chigozie will represent Nigeria in the Men’s Singles Standing Lower 4, SL4.
Francis Orbih, President of Badminton Federation of Nigeria said that the qualification of Bolaji and Chigozie was a testimony of hard work, consistency and perseverance.
Orbih, who was full of joy, stated that Nigeria stands a good chance to make history by winning medals in para badminton in her debut appearance.
He said,
“Today, history has been made as two players for the first time will be representing Nigeria in the para badminton event at the Paralympic Games. I am full of joy because the sacrifices of the players and the Federation were not in vain.
“Mariam Bolaji and Jeremiah Chigozie have consistently attended the African Championship winning gold medals in the singles and doubles events. Last month, Mariam Bolaji won two gold medals at the Spanish Internationals in Victoria and Toledo putting her in a better position to make it to the Paralympics, which has become a reality,” he said.
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