Disability Sports

Nigeria’s Amputee Football National Team, the Special Eagles, are optimistic about their chances at the 2026 Amputee World Cup in Costa Rica. Speaking in Lagos, the players called for greater…

Leader of the Salisiyya Movement, Honourable Salisu Sabo, has called on the Federal Government to give greater attention to the welfare and development of persons with disabilities in Nigeria. Hon.…

Nigeria’s Deaf Super Eagles have reaffirmed their dominance in African deaf football by winning the 13th edition of the West African Deaf Football Championship after a dramatic penalty shootout victory…

National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has commended Abia State for adopting para-badminton as its sport of focus, describing it as a benchmark for other states to emulate. Dikko…

Nigeria’s Deaf Eagles began their title defense at the 13th edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Tournament in emphatic style, securing a 3-0 triumph over Cote d’Ivoire in Abuja.…

Abia State has declared its readiness to host Para-Badminton athletes from across Africa and beyond for the maiden edition of the Abia Para-Badminton International and the All African Para-Badminton Championships.…

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) is strengthening its partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) to boost inclusive sports development for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). During…

CARDIFF, UK – Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, delivered a stunning performance to claim the 2025 British and Irish Para Badminton International title, defeating world No. 1 and reigning…

Host state, Abia, emerged overall champions at the 5th edition of the National Open Para-Badminton Championship, which concluded on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. Abia…

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has assured stakeholders of the Commission’s commitment to developing deaf sports in Nigeria. Dikko gave the assurance while receiving a…

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) took a significant step toward promoting inclusive sports participation by attending the First Annual Unified Sports Event for Children and Individuals with…

Nigeria’s Paralympians have called for increased recognition and support for athletes with disabilities to inspire continued success on the global stage. After a stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics,…

Ekiti State is set to witness a landmark moment as the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) launches its first-ever athletics event. This announcement was made on Thursday,…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to supporting inclusive sports and promoting equal…

Nigeria’s men’s amputee football team, the Special Eagles, are through to the quarter-finals of the ongoing Amputee AFCON in Egypt following a comprehensive 11-0 win over Burundi in their last…