Uka-Egbu emerges men’s champion at GHEII Open Darts Championship

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4 years ago

August 23, 2021

ChampionNnamdi Uka-Egbu from Abia on Saturday in Abuja emerged champion of the maiden edition of the Global Harmony Envoy International Initiatives (GHEII) Open Darts Championships.

Uka-Egbu defeated Amandon Dewefa of Bayelsa 4-0 in the final of the 501 darts men’s singles event.

In the final game at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Uka-Egbu

defeated Dewefa who at 14 years was the youngest player at the championships.

Uka-Egbu later said he was happy that he won the championship in spite of the opposition.

“This is not the first time I’m winning a national championship. I expected to win the tournament because that was my aim, which was to come and win the tournament.

“But the reason of my success today is continuous training.

“However, I’m happy that the Darts Federation organised this championship and we want them to do more,” he said.

On his part, Dewefa said he was happy that he played in the competition’s final, as it was his first appearance in a national competition.

“I’ m still in the learning process of the sport and I ‘m not ashamed that I lost in the final match.

“I lost narrowly. But I will still ensure that at my next tournament I improved on my performance, better than what I did here,” he said.

NAN reports that Uka-Egbu received a prize money of N90,000, while Dewefa received N70,000.

Pius Famakin from Lagos and Oladore Olatunji from NPF, who both finished in the third position, received N50,000 each.

Oduwole Olatunji from Ogun who came fifth received N20,000

In the female category, Patricia John from Delta came first to receive N70,000 as prize money, while Queeneth Nwachukwu from NPF came second to receive N50,000.

Borokini Kehinde from Lagos and Oluchi John from Rivers came joint third to receive N30,000 each, while Comfort Haruna from Kaduna State received N15,000.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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48 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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