Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Mariam Eniola Bolaji, delivered a stunning performance to win gold at the 2025 Spanish Para-Badminton International, defeating Ukraine’s world No. 4 Oksana Kozyna in straight sets 21-15, 21-15 in the final today, Sunday March 9, 2025.

The world No. 2 demonstrated her dominance throughout the tournament, overcoming tough opposition in the WS SL3 category.

In the semi-finals, Bolaji proved her mettle by sweeping past India’s Neeraj in another 2-0 victory, setting up a much-anticipated clash against Kozyna.

Bolaji’s triumph in Spain further cements her reputation as one of the top para-badminton players globally.

Her latest victory marks her fourth win over Kozyna in their last five meetings, reinforcing her superiority over the Ukrainian rival.

This gold medal win not only strengthens Bolaji’s push for the world No. 1 ranking but also boosts her confidence ahead of upcoming international tournaments.

Her remarkable achievement adds to Nigeria’s growing prominence in para-badminton, inspiring a new generation of athletes in the sport.