Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is set to arrange a three-month training programme abroad for the country’s leading physically challenged player, Eniola Bolaji, who recently placed second at a major international championship.
Sports247 reports that this was disclosed by BFN president, Francis Orbih, while celebrating Bolaji’s silver-winning feat at the 2026 British & Irish Para Badminton International, which took place last Sunday in Dublin, Ireland.
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The Paralympics bronze medallist and World Para-Badminton Championship silver winner emerged runner-up after losing 2-0 (21-18, 23-21) to Japan’s Shino Kawai in the women’s SL3 singles final at Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena.
Despite the defeat, Orbih praised Bolaji for another ‘fantastic’ performance on the international stage and pointed out that she has what it takes to overcome Kawai in future outings, as the BFN is working on plans to help her keep on improving.
“It was a fantastic performance and I am very happy with what Eniola achieved. I am motivated to intensify efforts to ensure she trains outside the country because it is only a matter of time before she starts beating the Japanese player, Shino Kawai.
“I have congratulated her for setting the tone once again. We are already looking forward to arranging a three-month training tour abroad to further improve her game,” the badminton top administrator revealed excitedly.
