India and Nigeria achieve historic milestones at Commonwealth Fencing Championships

Commonwealth Fencing Championships Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson Indian fencing team wheelchair fencing Lagos

The 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria, have seen historic performances from both India and Nigeria. The Indian fencing team has established dominance, securing a massive medal haul that includes 17 gold, 13 silver, and 13 bronze medals across various disciplines including foil, epee, and sabre.

Nigeria achieved a major milestone through 17-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson, who won the country’s first-ever international fencing gold medal in the men’s U-23 epee. Additionally, Nigeria’s wheelchair fencing program made history by securing multiple medals, marking a significant breakthrough for the sport in Africa.

Other notable results include Indian athletes Kanaglakshmi, Joys Ashitha, Rajendran Shanthimol Sherjin, and Singh Karan Singh all securing gold medals in their respective senior categories. The championships continue to showcase high-level competition across the Commonwealth nations.