Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sent hearty congratulations to the incredible para-badminton talent Mariam Eniola Bolaji as she won Africa’s first medal in badminton at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris.
Eniola, who recently dedicated her rise to number 2 position to the Governor, defeated Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana 21-9, 21-9 in the Women’s Singles SL3 event bronze medal match in Paris.
By this feat, Eniola has not only won Nigeria’s first medal at this global event, her win also meant the first time an African has won a Paralympic medal in badminton (at that level), according to the Governor.
He says Eniola’s uncommon feat again underlines the roles of hard work, brilliance, determination, and equitable opportunity in how individuals and societies succeed.
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