Nigeria Wins Big at Commonwealth Games, Ranks 7th with 24 Medals

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Team Nigeria wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with an impressive seventh-place finish on the final medals table, collecting 24 medals across athletics, weightlifting, para-sports, and judo. Nigeria's performance was highlighted by several landmark achievements in athletics. Samuel Ogazi made history by winning the men’s 400 meters in 44.25 seconds, becoming the first Nigerian to claim Commonwealth Games gold in the event. Ezekiel Nathaniel also etched his name into the record books after becoming the first Nigerian man to win the Commonwealth title in the men’s 400m hurdles.

In the field events, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi captured Nigeria’s first-ever Commonwealth gold medal in the men’s shot put, while Ruth Usoro earned silver in the women's long jump with one of the best performances of her career. On the track, Udodi Onwuzurike claimed silver in the men’s 200 meters, improving on his sixth-place finish at the Birmingham 2022 Games. Ella Onojuvwevwo also delivered a historic performance, ending Nigeria’s 32-year wait for a Commonwealth Games medal in the women’s 400 meters by winning bronze.

World record holder Tobi Amusan added another medal to her decorated career after securing bronze in the women’s 100m hurdles. Nigeria’s relay teams also contributed to the medal haul. The mixed 4x400m team claimed bronze in the event’s Commonwealth Games debut, while the men’s 4x100m quartet also won bronze after Canada was disqualified following a successful appeal. Beyond athletics, Nigeria’s weightlifters, para-athletes, and judokas played key roles in boosting the country’s medal tally, reinforcing the nation’s strength across multiple sports.

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games featured athletes from more than 74 nations and territories competing across 10 sports, with 1,168 medals awarded in 215 events. Organisers said over 630,000 spectators attended competitions and festival activities during the 11-day event, while more than 4,000 volunteers contributed over 156,000 hours of service.

The medal haul is an impressive achievement for the Nigerian team, especially considering the competition at the Games. It is not the first time the Nigerian athletes have made a statement in the Commonwealth Games. In the past, Nigerian athletes have consistently performed well in the Games, but this year's performance stands out due to the sheer number of medals won.

Nigeria's athletes have a history of excelling in the Commonwealth Games, and this year's results are a testament to their dedication and hard work. With the impressive performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Nigerian athletes have set a high standard for themselves and the country.

The Games also generated nearly half a billion views across social media platforms. The high level of engagement on social media highlights the massive interest in the Games and the athletes who competed.