Nigeria leads Africa’s push for 2034 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria is spearheading Africa’s push to host the 2034 Commonwealth Games, actively engaging with the Commonwealth Games Federation to secure the hosting r Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-leads-africas-push-for-2034-commonwealth-games/
Nigeria is spearheading Africa's renewed efforts to secure the hosting rights for the 2034 Commonwealth Games, according to The PUNCH. The National Sports Commission (NSC) has intensified its efforts to position the country as a strong contender for the event. Despite Nigeria's bid for the 2030 Games falling through to India, the NSC's Chairman, Shehu Dikko, has been a vocal advocate for Africa to host the 2034 Games.
At the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, the Nigerian delegation met with the Commonwealth Games Federation to discuss the process of awarding the 2034 hosting rights. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko's strong advocacy has already yielded positive outcomes, with the NSC stating that the ministerial resolutions are paving the way for Africa's ambition to host the 2034 Games.
This development comes after Nigeria's impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the country won 24 medals and finished seventh on the medals table, making it the best-performing African nation at the Games.
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