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Kwara State and Nigeria have another reason to celebrate as Eniola Bolaji has officially attained the status of World No. 1 in para-badminton, marking a historic milestone in her fast-rising career.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist reached the summit of the global rankings following her consistent string of impressive performances on the international circuit, where she has dominated top opponents and delivered podium finishes at major championships.
Bolaji’s ascent to the number one position is a testament to her resilience, discipline, and growing influence in para-badminton worldwide. From continental dominance to world-class excellence, the Kwara-born shuttler has continued to raise Nigeria’s flag with pride on the biggest stages of the sport.
Reacting to the achievement, stakeholders in Kwara sports described Bolaji’s feat as a reward for years of hard work and strategic support, noting that her success further validates the state’s growing reputation as a hub for elite para-sports development.
With this latest ranking, Eniola Bolaji not only cements her place among the world’s best but also inspires a new generation of para-athletes across Kwara State and Nigeria to dream big and compete boldly on the global stage.
Her journey, they say, is far from over—World No. 1 is a peak achieved, but also a new standard to defend.
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