16/03/2024
The Abia Para-Badminton team had made history for Nigeria and Africa, producing the first player to reach the Quarter Finals in the para-badminton World Championship. Nnanna Chigozie Jeremiah, an SL (4) player, secured a quarter-final finish at the Para-Badminton World Championship held in Thailand from February 19 to 25, 2024. This remarkable achievement marks him as the 18th best Paralympic player in the world and the first African player to reach this stage in the Para-Badminton competition. Nnanna, along with his teammates, Okoro Lucky Chinyere, Eze Chukwuebuka Sunday, Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift, and Emmanuel Ifeanacho Ohaeri, have significantly improved their world rankings through their participation in various international tournaments in the United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Egypt, and Japan.
The Director of Sports, Comr. Obioma George further emphasized the governor’s commitment to promoting sporting activities within the state and encouraging youth participation. He expressed his appreciation to the governor, the sports ministry, and the Badminton Federation for their support.
