Nworgu sets new records as Nigeria claims first gold at Commonwealth Games
Esther Nworgu delivered a historic performance for Team Nigeria at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning the country's first gold medal. She broke the Games record twice in the women’s para powerlifting lightweight category, finishing with a winning lift of 123kg for 119 points. Nworgu, aged 24, received a total cash reward of $10,000 for her achievement. Her victory marked a strong start for Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting squad.
Match highlights
- Esther Nworgu set a new Games record with her first lift of 118kg, scoring 114.1 points.
- Less than 10 minutes later, she broke her own record with a 123kg lift, earning 119 points and the gold medal.
- Nworgu received an instant cash reward of $5,000 at the venue and an additional $5,000 paid into her account.
- Her win gave Team Nigeria a perfect start to the para powerlifting campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- The performance set the tone for further success from the squad on the opening day of competition.
