Team Nigeria Claim 14 Medals at 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship

The Nigerian Para Badminton team has achieved a remarkable success at the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship, clinching a total of 14 medals. The impressive medal count comprises nine gold and five silver medals, solidifying Nigeria's position as a leading force in para badminton across Africa.

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The para badminton athletes have once again shown that the country can depend on them in terms of winning medals and making the country proud.

Several athletes delivered outstanding performances. Lyka Brown won gold in the WH1 Women's Singles and partnered with Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift for another gold in the WH1 & WH2 Women's Doubles. Gift also secured gold in the WH2 Women's Singles. In men's wheelchair events, Emmanuel Ifeanacho Ohaeri claimed gold in the WH2 Men's Singles and partnered with Lyka Brown for gold in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles. Ohaeri also earned silver in the WH1 & WH2 Men's Doubles with Ekeoma Samuel, who also took silver in the WH1 Men's Singles and another silver in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles with Gift.

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This current board will continue to support the para athletes and ensure they get all the necessary support.

Nigeria's dominance extended to the standing categories. Obinna Precious Nwosu won gold in the SL3 Men's Singles, while Eze Sunday Chukwuebuka secured silver in the same event. Nnanna Jeremiah Chigozie captured gold in the SL4 Men's Singles and, with Chukwuebuka, won gold in the SL3 & SU5 Men's Doubles. Eneojo Elijah Agada claimed gold in the SU5 singles and partnered with Nwosu for silver in the SL3–SU5 Men's Doubles.

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Our target is the Paralympic Games, we want to qualify as many athletes as possible with the aim of making a huge mark following the exploit of Eniola Bolaji.

Francis Orbih, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, praised the athletes' performance, stating it enhances the country's profile ahead of future competitions. He emphasized the federation's commitment to supporting para athletes, with a primary goal of qualifying a significant number of athletes for the Paralympic Games. Orbih also extended gratitude to sponsors, including the Abia State Government, Bayelsa State Government, and the Police College Badminton Club Lagos, for their contributions.

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I want to thank the Abia State Government for sponsoring six players, and Bayelsa State Government as well as Police College Badminton Club Lagos footing the bills of one player each.