The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reiterated its unwavering support for the Nigerian paraaatletas after the remarkable victory of the gold medal of Eniola Bolaji in the 225 Spanish Badminton International II in Vitoria.
Balaji continued his perfect streak on the international stage, ensuring his eleventh consecutive victory by defeating Oksana Kozyna 2-0 of Ukraine (21-15, 21-15) in the final SL3 Singles SL3. His path to gold saw his best contenders in Brazil, France, Australia and India.
The president of NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, described Blaji’s victory as a brilliant example of Nigeria’s growing dominance in sports.
“The triumph of Eniola Bolaji is a moment of pride for Nigerian sports. Their dedication, resistance and exceptional talent continue to inspire the next generation of athletes. The NSC remains totally committed to supporting the paletes and providing them with the resources they need to excel worldwide. “
Making this feeling, general director of the NSC Hon. Bukola Olopade praised the Federation of Nigeria de Bádminton for his role in the development of world -class athletes, ensuring the continuous support of the commission.
“The constant success of our Para Bádminton players, led by Eniola Balaji, is proof that strategic investment in sports development produces results. We are firmly behind the Federation and continue working to create more opportunities for Nigerian athletes to shine on the world stage. “
In the semifinals, Bolaji delivered another dominant performance, on the side of Neeraj 2-0 (21-12, 21-6) of India to reserve his place in the final.
Francis Orbih, president of the Bádminton Federation of Nigeria, celebrated the incredible achievement of Balaji, highlighting that this gold marks its second title in just two months. He also recognized the critical role of the NSC in supporting the growth of the Federation.
The leadership of the NSC reaffirmed its dedication to the development of Nigeria’s sports talents, committing to work closely with the Bádminton Federation to raise the presence of the country in global competitions for sports for.
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