Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigerian Para Badminton star, Mariam Eniola Bolaji for winning the women’s singles SL3 title at the just concluded Spanish Para Badminton International 2024 in Victoria, Spain.
The world number 10 overwhelmed world number 6 Oksana Kozyna from Ukraine 2-0 (21-13, 21-8) to clinch the gold medal over the weekend.
Bolaji had defeated world number 13 Emona Ivanova (Bulgaria) 2-0 (21-4, 21-8) to set up a clash with the 2023 silver medalist in the finals.
In round two, Mariam Bolaji defeated India’s Mandeep Kaur Mandeep, seeded number one 2-0 (21-10, 21-8). Earlier, Bolaji beat Victoria Bailey of England 2-0 (21-5, 21-4) in round one of the 2024 Spanish International.
In a statement shared via his verified social media on Tuesday, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh was filled with joy over the latest victory of gold medalist, Mariam Eniola Bolaji
He said Nigerians are proud of her achievements at the laudable event.
“Congratulations to our Nigerian Para Badminton star, Mariam Eniola Bolaji who won the women’s singles SL3 title at the just concluded Spanish Para Badminton International 2024 in Victoria, Spain.
“As world number 10, she overwhelmed world number 6 Oksana Kozyna from Ukraine 2-0 (21-13, 21-8) to clinch the gold medal over the weekend.
“We are proud of you.”