2024 Paralympic: Nigeria's Isau Ogunkunle wins bronze in tennis

Nigeria has made significant strides in the realm of Para Table Tennis, particularly highlighted by Isau Ogunkunle’s recent performance at the 2024 Paralympics. His achievement of winning a bronze medal marks a historic moment for Nigerian sports, as he became the first Nigerian player to secure an individual medal in this discipline since the Sydney 2000 Games. 

Isau Ogunkunle won a bronze medal for Team Nigeria in the men's para-table tennis event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, adding to his country's rising medal total. Ogunkunle made it to the semi-finals, but was defeated 3-1 by world number two Young-Gun Kim of South Korea. 

Ogunkunle had an early lead by winning the opening set, but fell 11-9, 5-11, 4-11, and 11-13. He was on the verge of forcing a decisive fifth set after pushing the fourth set to a tiebreak. In para-table tennis, both losing semi-finalists receive bronze medals without the requirement for an extra match. This accomplishment not only showcases Ogunkunle’s talent and determination but also reflects Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to excellence in Paralympic sports.

 With Ogunkunle's performance, Team Nigeria currently has five medals: one gold, two silver, and two bronze. Isau Ogunkunle's victory earned the country its first singles Paralympic medal since Sydney 2000.


Isau Ogunkunle’s bronze medal victory at the 2024 Paralympics is a landmark achievement for Nigeria in Para Table Tennis. It emphasizes both personal triumph and national pride while contributing to Nigeria’s storied history in Paralympic sports

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