Photo Credit: X (BolajiEniola9 ) Eniola Mariam Bolaji

Paris 2024: After Poor Outing by Nigeria at Olympics, Eniola Bolaji Wins First Medal for Nigeria at Paralympics

After a disappointing performance by Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Eniola Mariam Bolaji has brought pride to the nation by winning Nigeria’s first medal at the Paralympics, marking a significant achievement for the country on the global stage.

Eniola was also the first African athlete to win a medal in Para-Badminton, winning a Bronze medal for Nigeria in the women’s Singles SL3.

Bolaji Monday morning defeated her Ukrainian opponent, Oksana Kozyna in straight sets 2-0 (21-9, 21-9), to win Nigeria’s 1st Paralympics medal in Paris.

Photo Credit: X (BolajiEniola9), Eniola Mariam Bolaji at Paris 2024.

Eniola , who had her eyes on gold, lost 2-0(16-21, 17-21) to China’s Zuxian Xiao in the semi-final on Sunday, but she ensured she made up with the bronze on Monday.

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Medal drought for Nigeria has finally ended after barren outings at the Olympic Games and the recently concluded World U-20 Athletics Championship.

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