African champion, Eniola Bolaji has risen two spots in the new BWF Para Badminton World Rankings, now ranking as the world’s 5th best player in the women’s SL3 category.
Eniola’s climb in the rankings comes after her impressive performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2024 in Victoria and Toledo in April, where she clinched two gold medals.
Speaking to aclsports.com, Eniola expressed her gratitude to the Badminton Confederation of Africa, Badminton Federation of Nigeria, and the Kwara State Government for their unwavering support throughout her journey.
She credited the Badminton Confederation of Africa for providing her with resources and opportunities to compete internationally, promising to continue making Africa proud in various tournaments.
Eniola Bolaji said of her latest milestone: “To the Badminton Confederation of Africa, thank you for believing in me and providing me with the resources and opportunities to compete on the international stage. I promise to continue making Africa proud at various tournaments outside Africa.
“Words cannot describe how I feel right now because the President of Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih took me as his personal project. Your unwavering support had been a guiding light throughout her career; your belief in my abilities and your tireless efforts to promote para badminton in Nigeria have been truly inspiring”.
“I want to thank Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his support and words of encouragement. Your belief in my abilities has been a driving force behind my success.. The congratulatory message sent to me by the Governor will be a source of motivation to bring more honour to the state.
She added, “My latest ranking and triumph at the various tournaments in Spain is not for myself but the people of Africa and everyone who believes in me. I am looking forward to make Nigeria proud at forthcoming tournaments before the Paralympic 2024 Games in Paris”.
