Skip to main content

14 Countries Arrive Abia for First International Para-Badminton Championship

Excitement is building in Abia State as 14 countries have arrived in Umuahia for the first-ever International Para-Badminton Championship and the All-African Badminton Championship. The twin events are scheduled to hold from September 30 to October 12, 2025.

Countries participating include Brazil, India, Peru, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Tunisia, Mauritius, Rwanda, Egypt, Zimbabwe, and others.

Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwobilor Ananaba, confirmed that preparations are in top gear. Represented by the Governor’s Special Assistant on Sports, Raymond Chima Ukwa, the commissioner said the government is fully ready to host the international community.

Over 150 international athletes and 60 officials are expected to participate. The state has reportedly installed world-class playing mats and equipment to ensure a fair and professional competition. Security and hospitality measures have also been put in place to give athletes and officials a safe, welcoming environment.

The President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, commended Abia State for hosting the historic event, assuring that arrangements had been finalized to deliver a successful championship. He also expressed gratitude to Governor Alex Otti for supporting sports development and placing Nigeria on the global badminton map.

Also present were Jeff Shigoli, CEO of the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA), and Dr Ahmed Reda, Head of Operations and Badminton World Federation (BWF) International Classifier, who both applauded Nigeria’s efforts. They noted that the tournament places Nigeria among the very few African countries and the third overall  to host international para-badminton activities.

Sports enthusiasts are hopeful that this championship will not only boost Nigeria’s reputation in global badminton but also inspire more inclusion, participation, and recognition for para-athletes across Africa.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ugandan Diplomat Speaks Out After DNA Test Reveals Shocking Family Truth

Chris Rugari, a Ugandan diplomat and Zimbabwe's Consular General to Uganda, has broken his silence after a DNA test revealed that two of his three eldest children are not biologically his. Rugari, who married Joline Kanoheri in 2008, had believed he had a happy and faithful marriage. However, the discovery in September 2023 changed everything. 2008 : Chris Rugari and Joline Kanoheri got married. 2010 : Their first child was born, followed by two more in 2013 and 2015. 2022 and 2024 : Two more children were born, with the last one's birth certificate not signed by Rugari due to emerging paternity issues. Rugari described his relationship with Kanoheri as wonderful and conflict-free, with him actively involved in the children's lives. He signed their birth certificates, took them for immunization, bathed them, cooked for them, and financially supported their education. However, the DNA test results revealed a shocking truth about the first three children. Tragedy struck when...
Post a Comment
Read more

Lagos Woman Missing After Message About Wrong Car

A Nigerian man, Mayor Johnson, has raised an alarm about the disappearance of his sister, Esther, in Lagos State. Esther was supposed to travel from Ajah to Epe to stay with a family friend in preparation for her JAMB exam. According to Johnson, Esther sent a disturbing message to her other sister, stating that she was "scared, feeling sleepy, her eyes itchy, and might have boarded the wrong car." The message was sent on Thursday, April 24, 2025, around 1 pm, and since then, there has been no contact from her.  Johnson is frantically searching for his sister, who was supposed to arrive at her destination to prepare for her JAMB exam scheduled for Friday. The family is worried about Esther's safety, and Johnson is appealing for help to locate her. 
1 comment
Read more

Mother Disowns 16-Year-Old Daughter Over Leaked Intimate Videos

A mother of four, Mrs. Chinasa, has disowned her 16-year-old daughter, Mmesoma, for leaking her intimate videos with a lover to her husband. The videos were allegedly sent to Chinasa's ex-husband, who then shared them with her friends and acquaintances, causing Chinasa immense shame and ridicule. According to sources, Chinasa had created the intimate videos with her lover to keep their emotions aflame during his absence. However, her children had access to her phone, and Mmesoma stumbled upon the videos and forwarded them to her father. The ex-husband then used the videos to ridicule and humiliate Chinasa. Chinasa has vowed to never acknowledge Mmesoma as her daughter again, citing the betrayal of trust and the shame brought upon her as a mother. "I regret ever having Mmesoma as my daughter. She has brought shame to me, and I will no longer acknowledge her as my own," Chinasa said. She fears that Mmesoma's actions may have long-term consequences and that her own grand...
Post a Comment
Read more