Nigeria’s para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji, has won gold at the 2026 Egypt International Championship, reinforcing her status as Africa’s number one player and one of the sport’s global elite.
Zig Diaries Sports
Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026
Time: 23:30 WAT
Location: 📍 Cairo, Egypt
Bolaji sealed the title on Sunday, 18 January 2026, after a commanding straight-games victory over world number seven, Halime Yildiz of Turkey, at the New Capital Indoor Hall in Cairo.
According to competition records from the Egypt Para Badminton International, the Paralympic bronze medallist delivered a dominant performance in the final, winning 21–10, 21–4 to cap an unbeaten run through the tournament.
The world number two began her campaign with a convincing 21–9, 21–10 victory over Yildiz in the opening round before defeating India’s Tulika Jadgave 21–10, 21–7 in the second round.
She maintained her momentum by overcoming India’s Manasi Girishchandra Joshi 21–11, 21–13, before securing her place in the final with a 21–10, 21–11 semifinal win against India’s Shivam Yadav Neeraj.
Reacting to the triumph, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, praised Bolaji’s consistency and her growing influence on the global stage.
“I am excited that Eniola Bolaji was able to compete at the Egypt Para Badminton International and win gold once again,” Orbih said.
“In 2025, she began her journey to greatness with a victory in North Africa and went on to win all the available gold medals except one. I strongly believe she will have an exciting year ahead.”
Orbih added that Bolaji’s sustained excellence continues to prove that Nigeria can compete and dominate internationally through discipline, preparation and support.
He also commended the team’s sponsors and the National Sports Commission for their role in the athlete’s development.
“I want to thank GIG Logistics and the National Sports Commission for their unwavering support. I assure you that Eniola Bolaji will continue to give her best in subsequent tournaments,” he said.
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