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Badminton President, Francis Orbih shower praises on Eniola for winning bronze at Paralympics
Plus Idoko
Following Mariam Eniola’s podium finish at the ongoing 2024 summer Paralympics in France, President of the Nigeria Badminton federation, Francis Orbih Esq, is satisfied and delighted with the remarkable feat Eniola has achieved at the event.
According to him, the Badminton family feel very proud to be associated with this very moment that history was made, not just for Nigerian’s, but for the entire continent.
Eniola was the first African athlete to win a medal in Para-Badminton, winning a Bronze medal for Nigeria in the women’s Singles SL3.
She defeated her Ukrainian opponent, Oksana Kozyna, in straight sets 2-0 (21-9, 21-9) to win Nigeria’s 1st Paralympics medal in Paris.
Speaking to journalists at the Moshood Abiola National stadium on Tuesday afternoon in Abuja, Francis Orbih said, helping Eniola’s course at the event was as a result of the support and encouragement she received from BFN in exposing her to international play before the start of the Paralympics.
He also expressed confidence that by 2028 Paralympic games, Eniola will usurp this present performance to clinch gold for the country.
“Seriously every member of the badminton family, particularly every Nigerian feels very proud to be associated with this very moment that history has been made”
“Eniola was the first African to win a medal either at the para or the normal Olympics, it’s a moment of joy and we’re very happy”
“What we needed to do as a federation was to give her enough support, encouragement and expose her to more international play, and if at 18 she’s already been able to win a bronze medal, you can imagine what she’ll be before the next Olympic and am confident before then, she’ll become the world champion”
“Eniola’s victory is a preparatory ground for something big to happen to Para badminton in Nigeria” he stated.
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Rising Stars Football League Shares Free Fuel To Commercial Motorcycle Riders In FCT
Joel Ajayi
In continuation of its gesture to the need across the all sectors, Rising Stars Football League ,RSFL, has once again shared free fuel to over 100 commercial motorcyclists popularly known as “Okada rider” in the Bwari Local Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory as response to the prevalent economic hardship in the country, represents a remarkable display of kindness and generosity on the part of the football league.
The free fuel distribution attracted hundreds of motorbike riders who were delighted to receive the unexpected gift.
The fuel donation, which took many by surprise, took place at NIPPCO Filling station in Bwari Local Government of Abuja.
Just on Wednesday, RSFL, brought smiles to the faces of over 100 pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as sick patients, at the Primary Health Care Center in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
While speaking shortly after the gesture, the RSFL General Manager, Bobby Isiekwena expressed that, the compassionate gesture aligns with RSFL’s ongoing mission not only to promote youth talent in sports but also to give back to society.
RSFL’s outreach efforts beyond football: “We’re reaching out to people in hospitals, schools, and markets, even assisting associations like Okada riders and security outfits. Seeing the joy on people’s faces is a privilege. I feel a sense of joy,.
“I am thrilled to see the smiles on the faces of these hardworking bike riders.
Our organization is not just about football, it’s all about grassroots and community development as you can see the excitement, joy on the faces of beneficiaries this is what we need in our society i almost shielding tears.”
Bwari as a community has been so supportive with our league, they always come out enmass both in away and home games, they are amazing.
He noted that the RSFL plans to extend its outreach to other regions, including an upcoming visit to Lagos.
An elated Chairman of the Okada rider Association in Bwari Gimba shaidalilauded the RSFL’s act of kindness offered prayers and express gratitude for the generosity to the mankind.
According to him, we thank God on behalf of this organization, we thank them for free fuel, free reflecting jacket.
“As you can see, they are happy, they will use the fuel to make money and their family will benefit from it. We are praying for this organization for more success in your endeavour, Muslim and Christian Okada people will be praying for your success with this gesture”.
He, however, vowed to always mobilize Okada riders to support any program or project that the organization is doing.
One of the beneficiaries, Ibrahim Yusuf, thanked the RSFL for the gesture, saying the gift will go a long way in helping many families sustain themselves.
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