Team Nigeria wins 14 medals, holds fifth place at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team Nigeria has climbed to a total of 14 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, maintaining fifth place on the overall medals table after another impressive day of competition in athletics, weightlifting and para powerlifting.

As of Thursday, July 30, Nigeria has won seven gold, five silver and two bronze medals, making it the highest-ranked African nation at the Games. The team remains within striking distance of hosts Scotland, who occupy fourth place in the standings.

One of Nigeria’s standout performances came from Goodness Nwachukwu, who successfully defended her Commonwealth title in the women’s F42-44/F61-64 discus event with a world-record throw of 39.66 metres. The throw surpassed her previous world record by more than three metres and secured Nigeria’s seventh gold medal of the Games.

Speaking after her victory, Nwachukwu said she had planned to save her best throw for the final round.

“Saving my best throw for the final round was the plan all along. To set a world record while defending my Commonwealth title in Glasgow is an overwhelming honour,” she said.

On the track, Kayinsola Ajayi claimed bronze in the men’s 100 metres after clocking 10.01 seconds, becoming the first Nigerian man to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the event since 2006.

Nigeria also celebrated more success in the field events, with Jessica Oji winning silver in the women’s shot put, while Temitope Adeshina secured bronze in the women’s high jump.

Much of Nigeria’s medal success has come from para powerlifting and weightlifting. The country’s para powerlifters have delivered six medals, including three gold, two silver and one bronze, while the weightlifting team has contributed four medals, made up of three gold and one silver.

Athletes such as Esther Nworgu, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Riluwan Idris, Edidiong Umoafia, Onome Didih and Rafiatu Lawal have all played key roles in Nigeria’s strong medal haul.

With several athletics finals, relay events and combat sports still to come, Team Nigeria remains hopeful of improving its position on the medals table before the Games conclude on August 2.

The men’s and women’s 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams have already qualified for their respective finals, while Samuel Ogazi and Ella Onojuvwevwo are expected to compete for medals in the 400 metres.

Sports officials believe Nigeria has a strong chance of overtaking Scotland to finish among the top four nations if the team maintains its current momentum during the final days of competition.