Nigeria secures 14 medals at Uganda Para Badminton International Championship

By Fatima Yusuf — 13 July 2026 — 3 min read

Team Nigeria achieved a total of 14 medals at the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship, which took place from July 7 to July 12, 2026. The medal haul included nine gold and five silver medals, highlighting the nation’s growing presence in para badminton.

Among the notable performances, Chigozie Jeremiah Nnanna, an African champion, secured two gold medals. This marked his return to competition following his participation in the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, where he reached the semifinals in February. Nnanna partnered with Chukwuebeka Sunday Eze to win the SL3-SU5 men’s doubles final, defeating Elijah Eneojo Agada and Obinna Precious Nwosu. He also claimed the SL4+SU5 men’s singles title by overcoming Agada.

Multiple Gold Medalists for Nigeria

Several Nigerian athletes secured multiple gold medals at the championship. Lyka Brown earned a gold medal in the WH1 Women’s Singles and collaborated with Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift to win another gold in the WH1 & WH2 Women’s Doubles. Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift also secured a gold medal in the WH2 Women’s Singles.

In the men’s wheelchair categories, Emmanuel Ifeanacho Ohaeri won gold in the WH2 Men’s Singles. Ohaeri also teamed up with Lyka Brown to achieve gold in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles. He later partnered with Ekeoma Samuel to earn a silver medal in the WH1 & WH2 Men’s Doubles.

Ekeoma Samuel also secured a silver medal in the WH1 Men’s Singles and, alongside Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift, won another silver in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles.

Dominance in Standing Categories

Nigeria’s strong showing extended to the standing categories. Obinna Precious Nwosu claimed gold in the SL3 Men’s Singles, while Eze Sunday Chukwuebuka earned a silver medal in the same event. Nnanna Jeremiah Chigozie secured gold in the SL4 Men’s Singles before joining Eze Sunday Chukwuebuka to win gold in the SL3 & SU5 Men’s Doubles.

In the SU5 category, Eneojo Elijah Agada won gold in the singles event. Agada then partnered with Obinna Precious Nwosu to secure a silver medal in the SL3–SU5 Men’s Doubles.

Federation President Commends Performance

Francis Orbih, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, expressed his satisfaction with the athletes’ performance. He noted that the results have enhanced the country’s profile in anticipation of upcoming continental and global competitions. Orbih stated that the para badminton athletes have consistently demonstrated their ability to win medals and bring pride to the nation.

The Federation President affirmed the current board’s commitment to supporting para-athletes, ensuring they receive necessary assistance. He highlighted the goal of qualifying as many athletes as possible for the Paralympic Games, aiming to make a significant impact following the achievements of Eniola Bolaji.

Orbih also extended gratitude to various sponsors, including the Abia State Government, which sponsored six players. The Bayelsa State Government and the Police College Badminton Club Lagos each covered the expenses for one player. The Federation expressed its readiness to collaborate with these and other organizations in the future.

Meanwhile, Benin also celebrated a significant achievement at the championship, with Amandine Morenike Oloukou securing her first international title. She won the SL4+SU5 women’s singles by defeating Sumin Mutesi of Uganda. The host nation, Uganda, also saw success with Hassan Mubiru and Resty Nangobi Kalebe winning the SL3-SU5 mixed doubles crown, and Brian Mugabe partnering with Jean D’Amour Ndahiro of Rwanda to claim the WH1-WH2 men’s doubles title.

Source: bwfbadminton.com