Paralympics 2024: 18-year-old Eniola Bolaji wins first medal for Nigeria in Paris

Paralympics 2024: 18-year-old Eniola Bolaji wins first medal for Nigeria in Paris

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


The 18-year-old  defeated her Ukrainian opponent, Oksana Kozyna in straight sets 2-0 (21-9, 21-9), to win Nigeria’s 1st Paralympics medal in Paris on Monday, September 1.


Bolaji, 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 ended up winning bronze on Monday, September 2.


The teenager entered the Paralympics in Paris as one of the favourites for the crown after victories in tournaments in Egypt and Spain.

Idowu Babalola Photo
Idowu Babalola

Socially Not Social. IG & Twitter - @Idbragga

All author posts
Related Posts
My mom’s last words shaped me – Comedian AY
My mom’s last words shaped me – Comedian ...

Comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY has revealed that his late mother’s last advice to him before her...

I Still Need Money, Nigerian actors , Fadeyi Oloro Begs Nigerians
I Still Need Money, Nigerian actors , Fadeyi ...

Veteran actor, Ojo Arowosafe, aka Fadeyi Oloro, is once again calling on Nigerians to help him financially in order...

A$AP Rocky’s Swedish lawyer shot multiple times
A$AP Rocky's Swedish lawyer shot multiple tim...

A$AP Rocky’s former lawyer has been shot in Sweden. Henrik Olssen Lilja, the attorney who initially represented the rapper...

Write A Comments