Bolaji wins Nigeria’s first medal at the paralympic games
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Bolaji wins Nigeria’s first medal at the paralympic games

Top Stories Tamfitronics Eniola Bolaji has secured Nigeria’s inaugural medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.In a commanding performance, Bolaji triumphed over Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana with a decisive 2-0 victory (21-9, 21-9) to claim the bronze medal in the Women’s Singles SL3 category of para badminton.Her exceptional display on the court earned her a historic milestone as the first African to win an Olympic medal.However, Bolaji faced a setback in the semi-finals, where she was defeated by the world number 2 seed with a score of 2-0.Following the match, Bolaji shared that the loss in the semi-finals was due to the intense pressure she felt.“I lost the semi-final match yesterday because I was overwhelmed by the pressure I placed on myself. I was very eager to win, especially since I had defeated my opponent twice...
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