Military Badminton Championship Crowns Independence Day Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chief of Defence Staff Independence Day Military Badminton Championship 2026 has ended on a high note, crowning champions after a keenly contested display of skill, discipline and sportsmanship as Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary. Held at the Mambilla Barracks Badminton Court, the championship brought together athletes from across the Armed […]
India dominates 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Indian players delivered a commanding performance at the 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics, winning three of the five titles on offer at the prestigious international tournament. Tankara Talasila led India’s impressive showing by claiming the men’s singles title after defeating compatriot and training partner Hmar Laithazuala in a fiercely contested final. India […]
Eniola Bolaji Remains in Peru for Para-Badminton Training Camp
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Paralympic Games bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji will remain in Peru until August 15 to participate in a high-level para badminton training camp, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has disclosed. Bolaji secured the women’s singles title at the Peru Para Badminton International 2026 on Sunday, August 9, defeating Brazil’s […]
Eniola Bolaji Strikes Badminton Gold in Peru
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has clinched gold in the Women’s SL3 category at the 2026 Peru Para Badminton International. The world number two delivered a dominant performance, defeating Brazil’s Kauana Beckenkamp 2-0 (21-12, 21-12) in Sunday’s final to complete an unbeaten run through the tournament. Bolaji began her campaign with […]
Japan Donates Badminton Equipment to Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has received a significant boost to its grassroots and elite development programmes following the donation of badminton equipment by the Badminton Association of Japan under the Sport for Tomorrow (SFT) initiative. The presentation ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders, including the Japanese Ambassador to […]
Bolaji Claims British & Irish Para Badminton Silver
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, continued her impressive rise on the international stage after securing a silver medal at the 2026 British & Irish Para Badminton International in Dublin, Ireland. The Paralympic bronze medallist and world championship silver medallist finished runner-up in the SL3 women’s singles event after a spirited 21-18, […]
Bolaji, Nnanna Make History for Nigeria at Para-Badminton Worlds
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Eniola Bolaji and Chigozie Nnanna delivered historic performances for Nigeria at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2026. They secured landmark podium finishes and signaled a major breakthrough for African para-badminton. While Bolaji powered her way into the women’s SL3 final with a commanding semifinal victory, Nnanna claimed a historic bronze medal […]