{"id":23593,"date":"2025-08-31T04:21:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T04:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=23593"},"modified":"2025-08-31T04:21:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T04:21:16","slug":"indonesia-dominates-as-lagos-international-badminton-classics-2025-concludes-in-grand-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/indonesia-dominates-as-lagos-international-badminton-classics-2025-concludes-in-grand-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Indonesia Dominates as Lagos International Badminton Classics 2025 Concludes in Grand Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u200e<strong>The 8th edition of the Lagos International Badminton Classics came to a thrilling close at the Okoya Thomas Indoor Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, as Indonesia emerged the undisputed star of the tournament, sweeping the podium across multiple categories in a final day packed with drama, passion, and top-class shuttle action.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eDay four \u2014 the grand finale \u2014 lived up to its billing as fans and players witnessed an electric atmosphere befitting one of Africa\u2019s biggest badminton showcases. With $17,500 in prize money at stake, the finals delivered a masterclass of skill, endurance, and national pride.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eThe day opened with the Mixed Doubles final, where Indonesia\u2019s Prasetyo and Munggaren overwhelmed India\u2019s Ravat and Maneesha in straight sets (21-15, 21-17) to be crowned champions.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eIn the Men\u2019s Singles, the much-anticipated duel between Japan\u2019s M. Koga and Indonesia\u2019s P. Shujiwo had fans on edge. Koga showed grit but could not match Shujiwo\u2019s relentless firepower. The Indonesian secured a hard-fought 21-15, 21-17 win, boosting his international ranking from his current world No. 63 position and affirming himself as one of badminton\u2019s rising stars.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eIndia\u2019s hopes of leaving Lagos with silverware were kept alive in the Women\u2019s Singles, as an all-Indian final brought prestige to the South Asian nation. Defending champion S. Lele proved her class once again, overcoming compatriot Kashyap 21-15, 21-17 to retain her title and become a back-to-back champion of the Lagos International Badminton Classics.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eThe Women\u2019s Doubles final was a showcase of Indonesian dominance. Meida and Nastine blitzed through UAE\u2019s Quathun and Sreejithparol in just 25 minutes, sealing victory 21-18, 21-7 \u2014 the shortest match of the day and a display of sheer shuttle artistry.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eThe Men\u2019s Doubles final capped the night, where UAE\u2019s P. Ravikrishna and Rimdahoi fell to the Russian-origin neutral pair Alimov and Ogloblin (21-15, 21-12), ending UAE\u2019s last shot at a gold medal.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eFor the host nation Nigeria, the final day brought moments of pride. Obanisola and her partner earned a bronze in the Women\u2019s Doubles, ensuring the green and white was represented on the podium amid world-class competition.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eThe highlight of the evening was Indonesia\u2019s golden sweep, celebrated passionately by their athletes, officials, and fans. Their ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Bambang Suharto, personally attended the finals and presented the Men\u2019s Singles trophy to Shujiwo, underscoring the importance of the victory to the Indonesian contingent. The resonating sound of Indonesia\u2019s national anthem echoed several times through the packed hall, igniting waves of patriotism and celebration.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eBeyond the matches, the tournament showcased Lagos as a hub for sports tourism. Athletes and officials praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) for its warm hospitality and seamless organization, while the support of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) ensured global standards were upheld.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eBFN President Francis Orbih hailed the success of the championship, promising an even bigger and more competitive 9th edition in 2026.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200e\u201cThe Lagos International Badminton Classics has once again proven that Nigeria is ready to host world-class sporting events,\u201d Orbih said. \u201cWe are building a brand that showcases Africa\u2019s talent, hospitality, and passion for badminton.\u201d<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eAs the lights dimmed at Teslim Balogun Stadium, the 8th Lagos International Badminton Classics closed on a high, leaving behind memories of long rallies, record-matching games, national pride, and the promise of an even more electrifying showdown next year.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eKey Highlights of the 2025 Lagos International Badminton Classics Final Day:<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eIndonesia clinched 3 gold medals (Men\u2019s Singles, Mixed Doubles, Women\u2019s Doubles).<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eIndia\u2019s S. Lele retained her crown in Women\u2019s Singles.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eRussia\u2019s neutral athletes secured gold in Men\u2019s Doubles.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eNigeria earned a bronze medal in Women\u2019s Doubles.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200ePrize money of $17,500 shared among podium finishers.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200eThe 8th edition of the Lagos International Badminton Classics came to a thrilling close&hellip;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":23594,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[139],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - 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