Akintola aims for gold at Commonwealth Games
David Akintola, a member of Team Nigeria’s boxing squad, has set his sights on winning gold at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Competing in the men’s 80kg middleweight division, Akintola believes his months of intensive training have prepared him to face the best boxers from across the Commonwealth. He expressed confidence in his physical and technical readiness, and sees representing Nigeria as both a privilege and a responsibility. The country’s boxing team is entering the Games with optimism after an extended training programme.
Match highlights
- David Akintola is focused on winning a gold medal for Nigeria in the men’s 80kg middleweight division at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- He credits months of intensive training for his confidence and readiness to compete at the highest level.
- Akintola emphasized the privilege and responsibility of representing Nigeria on an international stage.
- Boxing has historically been a strong medal-producing sport for Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games, with over 30 medals won since 1950.
- At Birmingham 2022, Nigerian boxers secured four medals, including a silver by Elizabeth Oshoba.
