Indonesia stamped their authority on the 8th Lagos
International Badminton Classics, turning the Teslim Balogun Stadium into a
stage of triumph as they swept multiple gold medals on the final day of action.
From the opening Mixed Doubles clash to the showpiece
Men’s Singles final, the Southeast Asian powerhouse asserted its dominance.
The pair of Prasetyo and Munggaren set the tone by
defeating India’s Ravat and Maneesha 21-15, 21-17, before P. Shujiwo powered
past Japan’s M. Koga 21-15, 21-17 in a pulsating Men’s Singles final.
The Women’s Doubles final confirmed Indonesia’s
superiority, with Meida and Nastine dispatching UAE’s Quathun and Sreejithparol
in just 25 minutes (21-18, 21-7), the shortest contest of the evening.
The highlight of the celebrations came as Indonesia’s
national anthem echoed repeatedly through the Okoya Thomas Indoor Hall, with
Ambassador Bambang Suharto personally presenting the Men’s Singles trophy to
Shujiwo — a moment that underscored the national pride attached to the
victories.
With three golds and several silver finishes,
Indonesia emerged as the undisputed star nation of Africa’s premier badminton
competition.
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