Nigeria Wins 14 Medals at 2026 Uganda Para Badminton

At the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship held from July 7 to July 12, 2026, Nigeria's para badminton team achieved remarkable success, winning a total of 14 medals, comprising nine gold and five silver. Lyka Brown excelled by claiming gold in the WH1 women's singles event, while her partner, Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift, secured gold in both the WH1-WH2 women's doubles and WH2 women's singles.

Emmanuel Ifeanacho Ohaeri won gold in the WH2 men's singles event. The team also saw Ekeoma Samuel earn silver in the WH1-WH2 men's doubles and WH1 men's singles.

Other notable performances included Obinna Precious Nwosu winning gold in the SL3 men's singles and Eneojo Elijah Agada capturing gold in the singles event. The Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Franci Orbih, praised the athletes' performances, which enhance Nigeria's profile in future continental and global competitions.

The federation expressed gratitude to sponsors, including the Abia State Government and Bayelsa State Government.