The leadership of the National Sports Commission has lauded Team Nigeria’s campaign with stout displays in winning twenty-four medals (10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze) for the country describing it a worthwhile outing while hoping for a better future as the 2026 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scotland, ended in a grand ceremony.
In their separate remarks while acknowledging the athletes’ performances with an encouraging outcome, the Chairman National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko said “we were fully prepared and and committed to winning medals as efforts and resources were not spared to making Nigeria proud.
“I applauded the Team’s dexterity, performances which distinguished the athletes from others on the African continent. Though our expectations were high but we commend what they have done so far”, he stated.
Dikko equally lauded the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “unprecedented support” for this year’s Commonwealth Games, saying “the Renewed Hope Initiative is positioning sports as a driver for national unity, youth development and economic growth.”
The Director General, National Sports Commission Hon. Bukola Olopade who was Team Nigeria’s Chef de Mission in Glasgow, also commended the athletes’ doggedness across sports.
“The 72 athletes went to Glasgow, Scotland, with a sense of mission to make another history. They showcased their talents and skills to put us on a global map with astounding medals for the country.
“Our preparations were top-notch. Yes our expectations were high because we never reneged on our promises. The athletes were sufficiently mobilised and supported. As a commission we praise their efforts but hope for a better future.
The DG thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s continued support giving to sports.
The duo were in Glasgow on a Presidential mission.
The President also commended Team Nigeria for its courage and performance in winning medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
He said, “My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to invest in sports development, strengthen our sporting institutions, improve training facilities, and create greater opportunities for our talented athletes to excel on the continental and global stage.”
Team Nigeria concluded an outstanding campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 24 medals (10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze), with the medals coming across para powerlifting, weightlifting, athletics, para athletics and judo.
Para powerlifting delivered six medals: three gold and three silver.
Esther Nworgu won gold in the women’s lightweight (≤61kg), while Esther Oyema claimed silver in the same category.
Folashade Oluwafemiayo won gold in the women’s heavyweight (>61kg), with Rita Ferdinand taking silver.
In the men’s events, Riluwan Idris won gold in the heavyweight (>72kg), while Roland Ezuruike secured silver in the lightweight (≤72kg).
Weightlifting contributed four medals: three gold and one silver.
Ruth Nyong won silver in the women’s 48kg category, while Edidiong Umoafia was crowned Commonwealth champion in the men’s 71kg.
Onome Didih won gold in the women’s 53kg, while Rofiat Lawal completed Nigeria’s golden weightlifting run with victory in the women’s 58kg.
Athletics accounted for 12 medals: three gold, three silver and six bronze.
Jessica Oji won silver in the women’s shot put, while Kayinsola Ajayi claimed bronze in the men’s 100m.
Temitope Adeshina secured bronze in the women’s high jump, and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi won gold in the men’s shot put.
Tobi Amusan added bronze in the women’s 100m hurdles, while Ezekiel Nathaniel was crowned Commonwealth champion in the men’s 400m hurdles.
Udodi Onwuzurike claimed silver in the men’s 200m, before Samuel Ogazi made history by winning gold in the men’s 400m.
Ella Onojuvwevwo secured bronze in the women’s 400m, while Ruth Usoro won silver in the women’s long jump.
Nigeria also reached the podium in the relays, winning bronze in the men’s 4x100m relay and bronze in the mixed 4x400m relay.
Para athletics delivered another gold medal through Goodness Nwachukwu, who won the women’s F42-44/F61-64 discus throw, adding another Commonwealth title to her impressive international record.
In judo, Enku Ekuta claimed bronze in the women’s -63kg category, returning Nigeria to the Commonwealth Games judo podium after a 24-year medal drought.
Overall, Nigeria’s 24 medals comprised six from para powerlifting, four from weightlifting, 12 from athletics, one from para athletics and one from judo.
The final tally of 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals saw Team Nigeria finish seventh on the overall medal table and as the highest-ranked African nation at Glasgow 2026.
Dr. (Mrs.) Kehinde Ajayi FCAI, ANIPR
Director Information and PR
NSC
6TH August, 2026.
