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Tokyo 2020: Team Nigeria suffers defeat in badminton

Last updated: July 24, 2021 3:05 pm
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As action continues in the ongoing 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo it was another sad moment for Team Nigeria in the Badminton event

Team Nigeria in Badminton were handed a tough draw on Saturday as they face Japan at the Badminton sports plaza.

The duo of Anuoluwapo Opeyori and Godwin Olofua found Japan’s duo of Hiroyuki Endo and Yata Watanabe a hard nut to crack and suffered a 2-0 defeat in the group game.

Also Read: Tokyo 2020: Offiong Edem qualifies for Olympics Table Tennis second round

The Japanese walloped the Nigerians in doubles events 21-2, 21-7.

They will face Danish duo of Kim Ashrup and Anders Skaarup on Monday in the next group game.

Editor Paul Akhagbemhe

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