Glasgow 2026 Nigeria’s best Commonwealth Games outing – AFN official
Team Nigeria achieved its best-ever Commonwealth Games performance at Glasgow 2026, securing 24 medals. Discover how this marks a new era for Nigerian spor Read More: https://punchng.com/glasgow-2026-nigerias-best-commonwealth-games-outing-afn-official/
Former Nigerian 400m hurdler and Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s Performance Director, Victor Okorie, has hailed Team Nigeria's performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the start of a new era for the country's sports development. Team Nigeria competed in 10 sports with 72 athletes, winning 24 medals, including 10 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze, to finish seventh on the medals table and become the best-performing African country at the Games.
Okorie emphasized that the achievement went beyond the number of medals won, praising the team's excellence despite competing in a significantly reduced Games programme. He commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission and President Bola Tinubu for their commitment to reviving Nigerian sports, stating that Glasgow 2026 marks the beginning of a new era for Nigerian sports.
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