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Nigeria at 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Nigeria’s ~~72‑member~~ 72-member team ~~in Glasgow confirmed its status as Africa’s leading Commonwealth Games nation, finishing~~ finished seventh overall ~~with~~ at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing 24 medals ~~– 10~~ (10 gold, 7 ~~silver~~ silver, and 7 ~~bronze. First‑ever~~ bronze). This performance established Nigeria as the leading African nation in the medal standings, ahead of South Africa, and made it the only African country to place in the top ten. Nigeria accounted for 10 of the 22 total gold medals won by the African continent and set three world records during the competition. Notable achievements included first-ever Commonwealth titles ~~were claimed~~ in men’s shot put, the ~~men’s 400 m~~ 400m, and the ~~400 m~~ 400m hurdles, ~~while~~ alongside successes in weightlifting and ~~para‑powerlifting added further golds.~~ para-powerlifting. Goodness Nwachukwu set a ~~new~~ world record ~~of 39.66 m~~ in the women’s ~~para‑discus F42‑44/61‑64, delivering Nigeria’s seventh gold. Weightlifter~~ para-discus, and weightlifter Rafiatu Folashade Lawal defended her ~~58 kg title, breaking~~ 58kg title with new Commonwealth records in the snatch, clean‑and‑jerk and total. Additional podium finishes included Kayinsola Ajayi’s bronze in the men’s 100 m, Temitope Adeshina’s bronze in the women’s high jump, and para‑powerlifting golds for Esther Nworgu, Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Riluwan Idris. records. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the ~~athletes for~~ athletes' resilience, ~~discipline~~ and ~~dedication, pledging continued government investment~~ the British High Commission later hosted a reception in ~~sport. Nigeria topped~~ Abuja to honor the ~~African medal table, ahead of South Africa, and its performance was highlighted alongside strong showings from Australia, India~~ athletes, coaches, and ~~Malaysia. After~~ officials. Following the closing ceremony, ~~Scottish police reported that four~~ the games were marked by reports from Police Scotland regarding five unaccounted-for athletes. Four Ugandan ~~boxers~~ boxers—Nuhu Batte, Angel Katushabe, Ibrahim Kemis, and a Emily Nakalema—and Pakistani boxer Qudratullah were ~~unaccounted for,~~ reported missing, with authorities suggesting ~~possible asylum‑seeking, a reminder of the broader issues that sometimes accompany Commonwealth Games participation.~~ they may be seeking asylum in Scotland.

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