Nigerian athletes in top form ahead of Commonwealth Games
Nigerian stars such as Tobi Amusan and Kanyinsola Ajayi are drawing attention with outstanding performances as the Commonwealth Games approach. The National Sports Commission has set high expectations, aiming for at least 20 gold medals and a top-five finish. Athletes across track, field, and wrestling are showcasing some of the best form of their careers. With recent successes, Nigeria’s representatives are seen as strong medal contenders.
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- Tobi Amusan has won multiple titles this season, including a fourth consecutive African title and a new meet record at the New Taipei Athletics Open.
- Kanyinsola Ajayi broke the Nigerian 100m record with a 9.84-second run at the NCAA East Regional Championships and is now the 2026 world leader in the event.
- Samuel Ogazi set a personal best of 43.82 seconds in the 400m, leading the global rankings in his event.
- Chukwuebuka Enekwechi claimed gold at the Znamensky Memorial in Russia with a throw of 21.27 metres, solidifying his status as Nigeria’s top shot putter.
- Wrestlers Damola Ojo, Esther Kolawole, and Christianah Ogunsanya all medaled at the Ulaanbaatar 2026 United World Wrestling Third Ranking Series, boosting Nigeria’s prospects in wrestling.
