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The team will compete in Para-Athletics, Para-Badminton, Para-Powerlifting, and Para-Table Tennis.
Team Nigeria made a striking impression at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, held on Wednesday. The vibrant Nigerian delegation, sporting colourful attire, marched proudly through the iconic Champs-Elysees and Place de la Concorde.
Nigeria will be competing in four Paralympic sports this year, Para-Athletics, Para-Badminton, Para-Powerlifting, and Para-Table Tennis.
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15:04 - 25.08.2024
Paris 2024: Nigeria's Paralympic table tennis stars target podium finish
Nigeria's Paralympic table tennis contingent consists of six men and two women who will compete in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events.
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The opening ceremony marked the official start of the Paralympic Games, a major international sporting event that brings together athletes from around the world.
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The games, which will continue until September 8th, offer a platform for athletes to showcase their skills, determination, and resilience.
Nigeria draws tough opponents in table tennis
In table tennis, Nigeria has been drawn against formidable opponents from Great Britain and China in both the Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles events.
The eagerly awaited draw for the Doubles and Mixed Doubles events was conducted on August 26th, setting the stage for 10 days of intense competition at the South Paris Arena.
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The draw results promise exciting matchups and highlight the growth and popularity of para-table tennis, a sport that has been a cornerstone of the Paralympic Games since its debut in Rome in 1960.
Nigeria's Kayode Alabi and Faith Obazuaye will compete in the Mixed Doubles, facing the British duo of Joshua Stacey and Bly Twomey.
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08:31 - 26.08.2024
Christiana and Kayode Alabi: Meet Nigerian Paralympic couple set to win gold in Paris
The Para-table tennis couple hopes to win gold for Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Meanwhile, Alabi and Victor Farinloye will take on the Chinese pair of Huang Jiaxin and Peng Weinan. Alabi and Obazuaye will start their campaign from the Round of 32, while Alabi and Farinloye will begin their quest for glory in the Round of 16.
Despite the tough draw, Alabi and the team remain optimistic and determined to make a strong showing. They have been preparing diligently for the challenge and are confident in their abilities.
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The Singles draw is scheduled for August 30th, adding to the growing excitement. As the competition approaches, anticipation is high for what promises to be an unforgettable Paralympic Games.
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