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Badminton Competitions in Nigeria
The tournaments Nigerian players compete in, from the Lagos International Classics to the African Championships and the Paralympic circuit.
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Checked 29 September 2026
The 2026 calendar
| Dates | Event | Venue | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 15 Feb 2026 | All Africa Team and Individual Championships | Gaborone, Botswana | Bronze, mixed doubles |
| Feb 2026 | BWF Para Badminton World Championships | Manama, Bahrain | Silver (Bolaji) and bronze (Nnanna) |
| Jul 2026 | Uganda Para Badminton International | Kampala, Uganda | 6 of 10 titles |
| 26 to 29 Aug 2026 | Lagos International Badminton Classics (9th edition) | National Stadium, Lagos | Host; 166 players from 27 countries |
| 2026 | BFN national championships (at least four planned) | Nigeria | Domestic |
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Competitions Nigeria has played in
Nigeria has participated in the sports of badminton just like any other sports in Nigeria, and have both locally and internationally featured in some of the badminton championships which includes past, and future events;
Competitions
- 2003 All-Africa Games
- 2003 International Badminton Tournament
- 2018 Para-Badminton International Championships
- 2018 Africa Para-Badminton Championships
- Algeria 2018 All Africa Badminton Championship
- 2019 African Games
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
- 2019 All Africa Senior Badminton Championship
Since then, Nigerian players have also competed at the 2023 African Games in Accra and the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori
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Contact Nigerian badminton
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria and the Lagos association.Read more
Quick answers
Badminton competitions: quick answers
What is the Lagos International Badminton Classics?
An international tournament on the BWF calendar, first held in 2014 and graded as an International Challenge. It is played in Lagos every August; the 2026 edition had US$20,000 in prize money.
Which Nigerians have won the Lagos International?
In 2014, the first edition, Dorcas Ajoke Adesokan and Maria Braimoh won the women’s doubles and Enejoh Abah and Tosin Atolagbe won the mixed doubles.
Are there national badminton championships in Nigeria?
Yes. No national championship was held in 2025, but the Badminton Federation of Nigeria plans at least four in 2026.