Weightlifters lead Nigeria’s medal charge at Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria’s weightlifters and para-powerlifters have been the main contributors to the country’s medal tally at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Esther Nworgu, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, and Riluwan Idris secured gold in para powerlifting, while Edidiong Umoafia, Onome Didih, and Rafiatu Lawal dominated in weightlifting. Athletics finally brought in medals with Kayinsola Ajayi and Temitope Adeshina winning bronze. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s boxing campaign has struggled, with most boxers already eliminated.
Match highlights
- Team Nigeria has won 12 medals so far, including six gold, four silver, and two bronze, ranking fifth overall and as the top African nation.
- Ten out of Nigeria’s 12 medals have come from weightlifting and para powerlifting events.
- Edidiong Umoafia, Onome Didih, and Rafiatu Lawal each set records in their respective weightlifting categories.
- Kayinsola Ajayi won bronze in the men’s 100m final, becoming the first Nigerian man to medal in the event since Olusoji Fasuba in 2006.
- Nigeria’s boxing team has faced setbacks, with Patricia Mbata among those eliminated after a close quarter-final match.
