Obiageli Olorunsola

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Obiageli Olorunsola
Personal information
CountryNigeria
Born (1962-05-11) 11 May 1962 (age 60)
HandednessRight
EventWomen's singles & doubles
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
African Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1996 Lagos Women's singles
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1996 Lagos Women's doubles
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1996 Lagos Mixed doubles
BWF profile

Obiageli Olorunsola (born 11 May 1962) is a Nigerian badminton player. She competed in women's singles and mixed doubles at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Obigeli Olorunsola". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2019.