Nigeria dominated the African Para Badminton Championships 2025 36 medals, made up of 10 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze medals to emerge as champions at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia.
Africa’s Para Badminton Queen, Eniola Bolaji led the gold winners for Team Nigeria, which included- Chigozie Nnanna, Chukwuemeka Eze, Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, Mary Nathan, Chinyere Okoro, Munkwoba Goman and Bello Tukur
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya,with 11 medals, comprising of four gold, two silver and five bronze finished second, while Egypt came third with eight medals-three gold, one silver and four bronze.
With one gold, two silver and bronze apiece, Republic of Benin finished in fourth, while Congo Democratic Republic placed fifth with one gold and two bronze.
Tunisia occupied the sixth position with one silver and one bronze, just as Cameroun won six bronze for the seventh position.
Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Rwanda rounded off the top 10 with two bronze each as Mauritius completed the medals table with one bronze.
Only Mozambique failed to win any shade of medal among the 12 countries that participated in the 19 events at the tournament which served off on 7 October 2025.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Governor Alex Otti of Abia extended warm congratulations and gratitude to all the athletes, officials and delegation, describing the event as an extraordinary celebration of resilience and unity.
The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Nwaobilor Ananaba,said that the experience has been a priceless classroom for Nigeria.
He added “We have learned, improved and been inspired, and assured that Abia will bid to host again, promising that when next they host the state will offer an experience that will far surpass the pioneering effort,”.
In his goodwill message, President Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih said that the para athletes had demonstrated that sport is a powerful expression of ability, resilience and human dignity.
He thanked the Badminton World Federation and Badminton Confederation of Africa for their guidance, presence and unrelenting commitment to the advancement of the sport in Africa
Orbih also expressed profound gratitude to Abia State Government, saying “You have not only provided a world-class environment for competition, but you have also created a home for friendship and unity among others.”
The Africa Para Badminton Championships came on the heels of First Abia Para Badminton International held between 30 September and 5 October 2025 with the Nigerian trio of Bolaji, Nnanna and Nathan winning gold medals each.
