Ogbonna recorded a best jump of 6.28 metres to finish second in a competitive field, with the Russian champion taking gold after producing a 6.48m effort.
Ogbonna secures qualification
Beyond his podium finish, Ogbonna’s performance earned him qualification for the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The achievement provides the Nigerian para-athlete with an early route to the global championships as he continues his international career.
The 2027 World Para Athletics Championships are scheduled to take place from 19 to 27 June 2027 at the Olympic City Sport Stadium in Tashkent.
NPC Nigeria hails achievement
President of the National Paralympic Committee Nigeria (NPC Nigeria), Sunday Odebode, congratulated Ogbonna on his performance.
Odebode praised the athlete’s determination, discipline and commitment, describing the result as an encouraging development for Nigerian para athletics.
He also reaffirmed NPC Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes as they prepare for major international competitions, including the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships and the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
A step towards Tashkent 2027
Ogbonna’s silver medal in Krasnodar adds another qualification milestone for Nigeria’s para-athletics programme ahead of the 2027 World Championships.
The Tashkent championships will feature a major programme of Para athletics events, with the competition also forming part of the build-up to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Competition details
• Athlete: Emmanuel Okibe Ogbonna
• Event: Men's T47 long jump
• Result: Silver medal
• Best jump: 6.28 metres
• Gold: Russian champion – 6.48 metres
• Competition: International Para Athletics Championship
• Venue: Krasnodar, Russia
• Qualification: 2027 World Para Athletics Championships
• World Championships: Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 19–27 June 2027