Opeyori Leads Team Nigeria with Determination for Paris 2024.

eam Nigeria’s Anuoluwapo Opeyaori is eager and energized as he embarks on his Olympic journey at the Paris 2024 Games. The 27-year-old badminton player is set to face Switzerland’s Tobias Kuenzi in his opening match on Tuesday, July 30th, at 6:30 pm CAT. Opeyori expressed his excitement on social media, sharing, “First matchday at the 2024 Paris Olympics tomorrow (Tuesday) by 6:30 pm CAT. I’m very sure you guys can tell how excited I am. I will give it nothing but my absolute best.”

In a heartfelt video message, Opeyori emphasized the honor he feels representing Nigeria, saying, “I am excited for my first game in the Olympics Paris 2024. It is an honor to represent Nigeria. I have put my heart and soul into training every day and night, and I am happy to represent.”

Opeyori’s qualification for two consecutive Olympic Games marks a significant milestone in Nigerian sports history, making him the first Nigerian badminton player to achieve this feat. The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has been instrumental in his journey, supporting him with a three-week training camp in Italy to prepare for the Olympics.

BFN President Francis Orbih expressed pride in Opeyori’s accomplishments, noting, “History was made in badminton after Anuoluwapo Opeyori secured a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. I am full of joy because Anu is the first Nigerian badminton player to feature in the men’s singles at the Olympic Games and also the first Nigerian to attend two Olympics back-to-back.”

After his match against Kuenzi, Opeyori will face another challenge as he takes on China’s Li Shi Feng on Wednesday. His journey at the Paris Olympics continues, as he aims to make Nigeria proud with his performances on the global stage.