Nigerian badminton star Eniola Bolaji produced a blistering performance to win gold at the Egypt Para-Badminton International 2025 on Sunday.
Bolaji once again showed her quality with a dominant performance to defeat Sweden’s Hillevi Salomonsson 2-0 (21-1, 21-2) in the women’s SL3 final.
The Paralympics bronze medalist enjoyed a perfect run in the tournament, beating Shahinda Mohamed (21-7, 21-2), Basma Nabil-Fawzy (21-6, 21-4), and Elizabeth Puma (21-2, 21-4) in the previous rounds to book her place in the final.
According to the Badminton World Federation, Bolaji has now emerged victorious in 10 international championships over the past two years, a feat that further underlined her exceptional talent and consistency.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Eniola Bolaji for her outstanding achievement at the Egypt Para-Badminton International 2025 for winning the gold medal in the women’s SL3 category.
Speaking on Bolaji’s remarkable success, the Director General of NSC hailed her for not only bringing glory to Nigeria but also for inspiring millions of Nigerians with her resilience, determination, and excellence. “
He said, “Bolaji’s achievement is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, and dedication. She has proven once again that Nigerian athletes can compete and triumph on the global stage,” the DG stated.
The Director General also commended the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), under the leadership of Francis Orbih, for their tireless efforts in developing and promoting the sport in the country.
“This achievement is not just about the athlete but also a reflection of the excellent work being done by the Badminton Federation of Nigeria. Under Francis Orbih’s leadership, the BFN has continued to nurture talent and create opportunities for Nigerian players to shine globally. I congratulate the entire federation on this monumental success.”
Similarly, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, was full of praise for Bolaji for making Nigeria proud.
He said, “Eniola Bolaji’s gold medal at the Egypt International 2025 is a testament to her unparalleled talent and dedication. As the first and only African medalist in Para-Badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, she has once again brought immense pride to Nigeria. Winning 10 consecutive international tournaments is no small feat; she is a national treasure and a global icon,” Orbih said.
In 2024, Bolaji made history as the first African athlete to win a badminton medal at the Paralympic Games.
