Fourteen nations have arrived in Abia State for the primary Worldwide Para-Badminton Championship and the All-African Badminton Championship happening in Umuahia, the state capital.
The nations embrace Brazil, India, Peru, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Tunisia, Mauritius, Rwanda, Egypt and Zimbabwe, amongst others.
The Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports activities Growth, Nwobilor Ananaba, confirmed this on Sunday whereas chatting with journalists on preparations for the 2 occasions, which is able to maintain in Umuahia from September 30 to October 12, 2025.
The commissioner, represented by the Particular Assistant to the Abia State Governor on Sports activities, Mr Raymond Chima Ukwa, mentioned the state authorities is able to host the worldwide group, with 150 worldwide gamers and 60 officers anticipated to take part.
He famous that an equitable taking part in area with greatest nats and taking part in mats had been put in for the video games, including that the Abia State authorities would guarantee a protected and conducive atmosphere for all gamers and officers.
Additionally talking, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Mr Francis Orbih, assured that preparations had been concluded to make sure the success of the Worldwide Para-Badminton Championship, thanking Governor Otti for internet hosting the world.
The Chief Government Officer of the Badminton Confederation Africa, BCA, Jeff Shigoli, and the Head of Operations and Badminton World Federation Worldwide Classifier, Dr Ahmed Reda, additionally recommended the efforts, noting that Nigeria is the third African nation to host para actions.
