Nigeria shines as India dominates Commonwealth fencing event
Nigeria made history as the first African nation to host a senior-level fencing tournament at Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The host nation finished fourth overall, highlighted by 17-year-old Oghenegaren Osievwa-Thompson winning Nigeria’s first international gold medal in fencing. The debutant wheelchair squad also played a crucial role, helping Nigeria amass a total of one gold, five silver, and 18 bronze medals. India emerged as the overall champions, with several other nations also earning medals.
Match highlights
- Nigeria finished fourth overall, with strong performances from both able-bodied and wheelchair athletes.
- Oghenegaren Osievwa-Thompson became the first Nigerian to win an international gold medal in fencing.
- India dominated the event, winning 25 gold, 20 silver, and 18 bronze medals, including a clean sweep by their wheelchair team.
- England and Wales finished second and third, with Wales overtaking Nigeria with a late gold in the men’s veteran sabre.
- The event featured 20 nations, and Bukola Olopade praised the Nigeria Fencing Federation for their organizational excellence and pledged continued support.
