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BREAKING: Nigeria’s Mariam Bolaji Wins First Medal At 2024 Paralympic Games In Paris

The Nigerian Team has secured its first medal in the ongoing 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France.

The medal was won by Mariam Eniola Bolaji on Monday morning in the Para Badminton women’s singles SL3 event.

Mariam is an athlete from Kwara State. She defeated Kozyna Oksana of Ukraine 21-9, 21-9 in a bronze medal match.

Her journey to this moment has been nothing short of historic. She made headlines earlier in the tournament by becoming the first African to reach the semifinals in Para Badminton at the Paralympics.

Although she fell short in the semifinals against China’s Xiao Zuxian, losing in two closely contested sets, her determination never wavered.

With her feat, Team Nigeria has now moved from no ranking to the 60th position on the medal’s table.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics had sparked widespread calls for the resignation of the Sports Minister, John Enoh.

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