Nigerian badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has secured his berth at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, marking his second consecutive appearance on the grand Olympic stage.

Opeyori’s inclusion was confirmed in the latest release by the Badminton World Federation, where he joins a cohort of 172 elite badminton athletes vying for Olympic glory.

The roster unveiled by the Badminton World Federation comprises 166 regular quota places, evenly distributed between men and women, alongside three universality places granted by the IOC Tripartite Commission.

Opeyori’s journey to Paris 2024 is underscored by his dominance on the African badminton circuit, particularly in the men’s singles category, where he has reigned supreme since 2019.

With an impressive record of four African Championship titles and two African Games gold medal under his belt, Opeyori has solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with in the sport.

Opeyori’s qualification for Paris 2024 marks a historic milestone for Nigerian badminton as the first Nigerian player to secure back-to-back Olympic appearances.

Opeyori’s path to Paris 2024 traces back to his debut at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he competed alongside partner Godwin Olofua in the men’s doubles category.