The Africa Para Badminton Championships 2025 came to a spectacular close on October 12, 2025, in Umuahia, Abia State, with Nigeria emerging as the undisputed champions of Africa, sweeping an astonishing 36 medals: 10 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze, in what has become a defining moment for the sport on the continent.
From the opening serve to the final smash, Team Nigeria’s athletes dazzled with precision, passion and poise. Their medal haul stood far ahead of other contenders, with Kenya finishing second with 11 medals and Egypt third with eight. The result underscored Nigeria’s growing dominance in para badminton and reaffirmed Abia State’s position as Africa’s new home of inclusive sport.
Among Nigeria’s gold medalists were Chigozie Jeremiah Nnanna, Mariam Eniola Bolaji, Chukwuebuka Sunday Eze, Munkwoba Tala Goman, Gift Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, Mary Mabwat Nathan and Chinyere Lucky Okoro, along with the formidable mixed doubles duo of Nnanna and Bolaji, whose chemistry and control thrilled spectators.
The night’s biggest moment came when Abia-born Gift Ijeoma Chukwuemeka defeated Africa’s No. 1, Shaimaa Samy Abdellatif of Egypt, in a gripping three-set final that had the crowd on its feet. Her victory sealed Nigeria’s supremacy and turned the arena into a sea of dancing fans and waving flags.
Representing the Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti (OFR), the Honourable Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Sir Nwaobilor Nwadinma Ananaba, commended the athletes for their courage and excellence. Two exceptional volunteers were also honoured with $100 cash awards each for outstanding service.
As the lights dimmed on the championship floor, Umuahia stood proud. It was a night that belonged to Nigeria, a celebration of grit, unity and the boundless power of human determination.
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