Olympic: Japanese Ambassador Presents 80 Badminton Rackets To The Federation

Japanese Ambassador Presents 80 Badminton Rackets To The Federation By Niyi Busari The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi on Tuesday presented 80 rackets to the Nigeria Badminton Federation at the Badminton Hall, Package B of Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Matsunaga while speaking with BSN Sports at the Stadium, said, "I am happy to be at this special occasion today. This being my first public outing after my arrival in Nigeria over one month ago. It's indeed to start with a sporting event." "Of course, most exciting is the fact that Nigeria is participating in the badminton event at the Olympics in the Men's Singles. Our desire is to support Nigeria team going to the Olympic Games in Japan, ensuring effective and succesful participation in all the Games. "I am also looking forward to seeing Ms Eniola Bolaji at the World Para Badminton Championship in Japan this October. She has made history as the first Nigerian and African to win gold medal at the 2021 Spanish Para Badminton International Championship. Elated Chairman, Badminton Caretaker Committee, Francis Obih said, "Today is a very special day to the Badminton family in Nigeria. We want to say a big thank you to the Ambassador for he generous donation. I don't think it's a coincidence that this happen. For the first time in 40 years, Nigeria qualify for the Olympics in the Men's Singles in the Badminton event. This happens at a time Japan is rated number one country in Badminton, the same country is hosting the Olympic this year. Nigeria also played at the Badminton World Championship in the Men's and Women's Singles categories. We're planning to become the second the best country in the game after Japan. He concluded.