Samuel makes history with silver at Commonwealth fencing event
Adeyinka Samuel, president of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, has become the first Nigerian sabre fencer to win a medal at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships. After a 13-year break from competition, he returned to claim silver in the men’s sabre veteran category. Samuel also serves as the newly elected head of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation. His achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigerian fencing.
Match highlights
- Adeyinka Samuel won silver in the men’s sabre veteran category, defeating three out of four opponents.
- He is the first Nigerian sabre fencer to secure a medal at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships.
- Samuel praised the event’s organisation and highlighted Nigeria’s overall strong performance, with the country finishing third among 20 nations.
- India topped the medal table, while England and Nigeria followed in second and third place, respectively.
- The tournament concludes on Friday, August 14, with a closing ceremony at Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Victoria Island.
