How Eniola Bolaji Defied Doubts to Become World No. 1 in Para-Badminton - Newsy People

How Eniola Bolaji Defied Doubts to Become World No. 1 in Para-Badminton - Newsy People

Nigeria’s para-badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji has reached the very summit of world badminton, rising to World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 category in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Bolaji’s remarkable ascent crowns a historic few months for the multiple national and African champion, whose silver-medal heroics at the 2026 World Para-Badminton Championship in Bahrain rewrote bo…

Bolaji Eniola Becomes First African World No. 1 in Women’s SL3, Makes History Again - OloriSuperGal

Nigerian para badminton star Bolaji Eniola has made history once more, becoming the first African athlete to attain the world number one ranking in the Women’s SL3 category. The remarkable achievement further cements her place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated sporting figures on the global stage. The SL3 category in para badminton is designated for athletes with lower limb impairments who compete standing on court. Rising through the internat…