The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has charged Nigeria's para badminton team to give their best and make the nation proud as they prepare to compete in two major international tournaments in Spain.

The tournaments mark a crucial step for Nigeria's para badminton athletes in their quest for global recognition, providing them with an opportunity to compete against the world's best. Notably, Nigerian para badminton player, Mariam Eniola Bolaji, has already made history by winning a gold medal at the 2024 Spanish Para Badminton International .

The first event, the 2025 Spanish Level 2 International Para Badminton Championship, will be held in Victoria, Spain, from March 4 to 9, 2025. Five Nigerian players will compete in the singles category:

- *Eniola Mariam Bolaji* (Women's SL3 – Singles)
- *Okoro Chinyere Lucky* (Women's SL4 – Singles)
- *Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift* (Women's SL4 – Singles)
- *Eze Chukwuebuka Sunday* (Men's SL3 – Singles)
- *Nnanna Chigozie Jeremiah* (Men's SL4 – Singles)

With this talented team, Nigeria is poised to make a significant impact in the para badminton world.