Kwara State Governor, Mr. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his congratulatory messages to Mariam Bolaji, a para-badminton star for her historic gold medal win at the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2024 in Toledo, Spain.
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Mariam, a Kwara-born, performed exceptionally throughout the tournament, culminating in a decisive victory over India’s Mandeep Kaur, the fifth-ranked badminton player globally, with a flawless 2-0 triumph, securing the prestigious gold medal.
With her sights on further achievements, Bolaji is poised to represent Nigeria at the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris this July.
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Governor AbdulRazaq praised Bolaji’s remarkable triumph, recognizing her as a formidable force in global para-badminton with an illustrious track record. He emphasized that her consecutive victories underscore the idea that disabilities are mere mental barriers.