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Nigerian Para-Badminton star Eniola Bolaji made a valiant effort in her semifinal match at the 2024 Paralympics but ultimately fell short against China’s Zuxian Xiao in the women’s Singles SL3 event.
Despite an intense fight, Bolaji lost 2-0 (16-21, 17-21), narrowly missing a chance to compete for the gold medal.
However, her impressive performance has earned her a spot in the bronze medal match, where she will face Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyna on Monday.
Bolaji’s journey to the semifinals was historic, as she became the first African Para-athlete to reach the last four in the Para-Badminton event.
Her determination and skill have made her a fan favourite, and Nigerians will be cheering her on as she goes for bronze.
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The bronze medal match promises to be an exciting contest, and Bolaji will be looking to make the most of her opportunity to bring home a medal for Nigeria.
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