Maria Hajara Braimoh (born 19 January 1990) is a Nigerian badminton player.[1] She was part of the national team that won the gold medals at the 2007 and 2011 All-Africa Games. Braimoh competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India.[2]

Maria Braimoh
Personal information
BornMaria Hajara Braimoh
(1990-01-19) 19 January 1990 (age 36)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight56 kg (123 lb)
Sport
Country Nigeria
SportBadminton
Women's singles & doubles
Highest ranking210 (WS 16 December 2010)
84 (WD 9 December 2010)
267 (XD 1 September 2016)
BWF profile
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing  Nigeria
All-Africa Games
Gold medal – first place2007 AlgiersMixed team
Gold medal – first place2011 MaputoMixed team
Bronze medal – third place2011 MaputoWomen's singles
Bronze medal – third place2015 BrazzavilleWomen's doubles
Bronze medal – third place2015 BrazzavilleMixed team
African Championships
Silver medal – second place2011 MarrakeshWomen's doubles
Silver medal – second place2011 MarrakeshMixed team
Silver medal – second place2010 KampalaWomen's doubles
Bronze medal – third place2010 KampalaWomen's singles
Africa Team Championships
Bronze medal – third place2010 KampalaWomen's team

Achievements

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All-Africa Games

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Women's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2011 Escola Josina Machel, Maputo, Mozambique Nigeria Susan Ideh 12–21, 21–19, 7–21 Bronze Bronze

Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2015 Gymnase Étienne Mongha,
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Nigeria Grace Gabriel Seychelles Juliette Ah-Wan
Seychelles Allisen Camille
13–21, 16–21 Bronze Bronze

African Championships

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Women's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2010 Kampala, Uganda South Africa Stacey Doubell 18–21, 17–21 Bronze Bronze

Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2011 Marrakesh, Morocco Nigeria Susan Ideh South Africa Annari Viljoen
South Africa Michelle Edwards
9–21, 16–21 Silver Silver
2010 Kampala, Uganda Nigeria Susan Ideh South Africa Annari Viljoen
South Africa Michelle Edwards
6–21, 6–21 Silver Silver

BWF International Challenge/Series

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Women's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2015 Nigeria International Nigeria Grace Gabriel Turkey Cemre Fere
Turkey Ebru Yazgan
14–21, 14–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2014 Lagos International Nigeria Dorcas Ajoke Adesokan Nigeria Tosin Damilola Atolagbe
Nigeria Fatima Azeez
21–19, 22–20 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2010 Kenya International Nigeria Susan Ideh South Africa Annari Viljoen
South Africa Michelle Edwards
10–21, 21–12, 10–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
  BWF International Challenge tournament
  BWF International Series tournament
  BWF Future Series tournament

References

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  1. "Players: Braimoh Maria". bwfbadminton.com. Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  2. "Braimah Maria Hajara". cwgdelhi2010.infostradasports.com. New Delhi 2010. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
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