Opeyori Lost Opening Encounter Against Switzerland’s Kuenzi.
Nigeria’s badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, faced a challenging start at the Paris 2024 Olympics, losing his first match 2-0 to Switzerland’s Tobias Kuenzi on Tuesday in the men’s singles event.
Opeyori, 27, fought valiantly in the keenly contested encounter. The first set saw him put up a strong fight but ultimately losing narrowly with a score of 22-20. The second set, however, was more decisive, with Kuenzi securing a comfortable 21-14 victory.
Despite this setback, Opeyori will have another opportunity to progress in the competition. He is set to return to the court on Wednesday to face China’s SF Li. To advance to the next round, Opeyori must avoid defeat in this crucial match.
Opeyori’s resilience and determination will be key as he aims to bounce back and keep his Olympic dreams alive.