Nigeria Strike Gold With 14-Medal Haul At Uganda Para Badminton International
The Nigerian para badminton team achieved a significant victory at the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship. The team secured 14 medals, including nine gold and five silver, across various singles and doubles categories.
Why it matters
This performance highlights Nigeria's growing dominance in African para sports and underscores the importance of continued institutional support for disabled athletes.
Nigeria’s para badminton team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship, returning home with an impressive haul of 14 medals, comprising nine gold and five silver.
The championship, held in Uganda from 7 to 12 July, further cemented Nigeria’s growing reputation as one of Africa’s dominant forces in para badminton.
Leading the charge was Lyka Brown, who clinched gold in the WH1 Women’s Singles before teaming up with Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift to secure another gold in the WH1/WH2 Women’s Doubles.
Chukwuemeka also triumphed in the WH2 Women’s Singles, adding a third gold medal to Nigeria’s tally.
In the men’s wheelchair events, Emmanuel Ifeanacho Ohaeri won gold in the WH2 Men’s Singles and partnered Brown to capture gold in the WH1/WH2 Mixed Doubles. Ohaeri also teamed up with Ekeoma Samuel to claim silver in the WH1/WH2 Men’s Doubles.
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