Nigeria secures 14 medals at Uganda Para Badminton International Championship
Team Nigeria achieved a significant medal haul at the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship, collecting a total of 14 medals. The championship, which took place from July 7 to July 12, 2026, saw Nigerian athletes secure nine gold and five silver medals, reinforcing the nation’s standing in para badminton across Africa.
Among the standout performers was Chigozie Jeremiah Nnanna, an African champion, who made a successful return to competition. Nnanna, participating in his first tournament since reaching the semifinals of the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, earlier in February, earned two gold medals. He partnered with Chukwuebeka Sunday Eze to win the SL3-SU5 men’s doubles final, defeating compatriots Elijah Eneojo Agada and Obinna Precious Nwosu. Nnanna also claimed the SL4+SU5 men’s singles title by overcoming Agada.
Dominance in Multiple Categories
Nigeria’s success extended across various categories. In the WH1 Women’s Singles, Lyka Brown secured a gold medal. Brown further contributed to the team’s success by partnering with Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift to win another gold medal in the WH1 & WH2 Women’s Doubles. Gift also achieved individual success, winning gold in the WH2 Women’s Singles.
The men’s wheelchair events also saw strong performances from Nigerian athletes. Emmanuel Ifeanacho Ohaeri earned a gold medal in the WH2 Men’s Singles. Ohaeri then teamed up with Lyka Brown to secure another gold medal in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles. Additionally, Ohaeri partnered with Ekeoma Samuel to win a silver medal in the WH1 & WH2 Men’s Doubles.
Ekeoma Samuel also individually claimed a silver medal in the WH1 Men’s Singles and, alongside Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift, won another silver medal in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles.
Standing Categories and Federation’s Outlook
Nigeria’s dominance continued in the standing categories. Obinna Precious Nwosu secured a gold medal in the SL3 Men’s Singles, while Eze Sunday Chukwuebuka earned a silver medal in the same event. Eneojo Elijah Agada claimed gold in the SU5 singles event and later partnered with Obinna Precious Nwosu to win silver in the SL3–SU5 Men’s Doubles.
The President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, commended the athletes’ performance, stating that it has enhanced the country’s profile for upcoming continental and global competitions. Orbih highlighted the athletes’ ability to consistently win medals and bring pride to the nation. He also affirmed the board’s commitment to supporting para-athletes to help them achieve their goals, particularly with an eye on the Paralympic Games.
Orbih expressed gratitude to the sponsors who supported the team. He specifically mentioned the Abia State Government for sponsoring six players, and the Bayelsa State Government, along with the Police College Badminton Club Lagos, for covering the expenses of one player each. The Federation is open to future partnerships with these and other organizations.
Benin also marked a notable achievement at the championship, with Amandine Morenike Oloukou securing her first international title by defeating Uganda’s Sumin Mutesi in the SL4+SU5 women’s singles. The home crowd also celebrated as Hassan Mubiru and Resty Nangobi Kalebe won the SL3-SU5 mixed doubles crown, and Brian Mugabe partnered with Rwanda’s Jean D’Amour Ndahiro to win the WH1-WH2 men’s doubles title.
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Source: bwfbadminton.com
