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Nigeria’s Rukayat Suleimon Makes History as First Blind Woman World Sambo Champion
After losing her sight in 2009, Nigerian athlete Rukayat Suleimon overcame systemic barriers and isolation to claim gold at the World Sambo Cup. Her ground-breaking triumph cements a milestone for African para-athletes on the global stage.
BBC Africa·November 7, 2026AI-curated
After losing her sight in 2009, Nigeria’s Rukayat Suleimon has overcome isolation and limited support to make history as the first blind woman to win gold at the World Sambo Cup.
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