Ruth Nyong wins silver after dramatic weightlifting comeback
Nigerian weightlifter Ruth Nyong delivered an impressive performance to secure silver in the women’s 48kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Despite early setbacks, Nyong managed a personal best and overcame two failed attempts to finish second. She was only bested by India’s Mirabai Chanu, while Malaysia’s Irene Henry took bronze. The event marked another strong showing for Nigeria in weightlifting competitions.
Match highlights
- Ruth Nyong finished third in the snatch with a personal best lift of 75kg.
- She missed her first two clean and jerk attempts at 93kg but succeeded on her final try to clinch silver.
- Nyong ended with a total of 168kg, behind only Mirabai Chanu.
- Chanu claimed India’s first gold medal of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold.
- Nigerian athletes have won three gold and four silver medals in weightlifting and para-powerlifting events so far.
