Nigeria reigns supreme at Uganda Para Badminton International Championship
Nigeria's Para Badminton team produced a remarkable display at the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship, returning home with an impressive haul of 14 medals comprising nine gold and five silver medals at the tournament held from July 7 to 12.
The outstanding performance further reinforced Nigeria's status as one of Africa's leading forces in para badminton, with the country's athletes dominating several events across the wheelchair and standing categories.
Among the standout performers was Lyka Brown, who captured gold in the WH1 Women's Singles before partnering Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift to secure another gold medal in the WH1 & WH2 Women's Doubles.
Chukwuemeka also clinched gold in the WH2 Women's Singles, extending Nigeria's dominance in the women's wheelchair events.
In the men's wheelchair category, Emmanuel Ifeanacho Ohaeri emerged champion in the WH2 Men's Singles and teamed up with Lyka Brown to win gold in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles. Ohaeri also partnered Ekeoma Samuel to earn silver in the WH1 & WH2 Men's Doubles, while Ekeoma added another silver in the WH1 Men's Singles and, alongside Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift, claimed silver in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles.
Nigeria's success continued in the standing categories, where Obinna Precious Nwosu won gold in the SL3 Men's Singles. Eze Sunday Chukwuebuka finished with silver in the same event.
Nnanna Jeremiah Chigozie also struck gold after winning the SL4 Men's Singles before joining forces with Eze Sunday Chukwuebuka to claim the SL3 & SU5 Men's Doubles title.
In the SU5 category, Eneojo Elijah Agada secured gold in the singles event and later partnered Obinna Precious Nwosu to win silver in the SL3–SU5 Men's Doubles.
Reacting to the team's outstanding performance, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, commended the athletes for once again making the nation proud.
"The para badminton athletes have once again shown that the country can depend on them to win medals and make Nigeria proud," Orbih said.
"This current board will continue to support the para athletes and ensure they receive all the necessary backing.
"Our target is the Paralympic Games. We want to qualify as many athletes as possible with the aim of making a huge impact, building on the achievement of Eniola Bolaji."
Orbih also appreciated the support received from the Abia State Government, Bayelsa State Government and the Police College Badminton Club, Lagos, for contributing to the team's participation at the championship.
"I want to thank the Abia State Government for sponsoring six players, while the Bayelsa State Government and Police College Badminton Club, Lagos, each sponsored one athlete.
"The federation remains open to partnering with these organisations and many others as we continue to develop para badminton in Nigeria."
Join the Savid News channel on WhatsApp:
