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Two male sprinters race on a track; foreground runner in green Nigeria kit with bib ‘UDO LONGINES’.
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Okon Udo Blazes into Commonwealth 400m Semi-finals

Edidiong Okon Udo boosted Nigeria’s medal hopes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth…

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Gold medalist Rafiatu Folashade Lawal of Team Nigeria stands center in green, with silver medalist Ann Sophie Taschereau of Team Canada in red on left and bronze medalist Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam of Team India in white and blue on right, holding medals and mascots on the podium during the Women's 58kg Weightlifting medal ceremony at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at SEC Armadillo on July 27, 2026.
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Day 4 Commonwealth Games 2026: Nigeria’s Golden Day and Australia’s Pool Dominance

Nigeria stole the spotlight on Day Four of the 2026 Commonwealth Games…

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Female weightlifter in a green singlet lifts a barbell with red 25 kg plates labeled Glasgow 2016 against a black background.
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Record-Breaking Didih Fires Nigeria to Another Weightlifting Gold in Glasgow

Nigeria’s medal charge at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continued in emphatic…

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Nigerian sprinter Favour Oghene Tejiri Ashe runs on the track in a green Nigeria kit during the men's 100m heats. He is in the lead, with another athlete in yellow and green behind him. The race takes place at Scotstoun Stadium during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group via Getty Images
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Favour Ashe Leads Nigerian Trio Into Commonwealth Games 100m Semifinals

Nigeria made a flying start to the athletics programme at the 2026…

Victor Onuh
Nigerian weightlifter in green lifts a loaded barbell overhead at the Commonwealth Games stage (2016).
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Joseph Umoafia Powers Nigeria to Fourth Gold at Glasgow 2026

Nigeria’s Edidiong Joseph Umoafia delivered a commanding performance to win the men’s…

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Medalist in orange waving on stage, wearing a blue ribbon medal and holding a pink unicorn plush.
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Joshua Amunga Wins Kenya’s First Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Medal

Team Kenya finally opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games…

Victor Onuh
Scottish swimmer Angharad Evans stands in the center of the podium wearing a white, blue and purple jacket and a gold medal, smiling. She is flanked by a South African swimmer in green and yellow on the left with a silver medal, and an Australian swimmer in yellow and green on the right with a bronze medal. The background is purple with the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games logo.
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Australia Extends Commonwealth Games Dominance with Golden Day 3 in Glasgow

Australia continued its remarkable run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with another…

Victor Onuh
Young athlete in a teal PUMA jacket stands against a magenta background, proudly holding a small trophy with a plush toy in one hand and medals in the other, smiling at the camera.
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Nyong Powers Team Nigeria to Fourth Silver at Glasgow 2026

Ruth Asuquo Nyong produced a determined performance to win silver in the…

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Five gold medalists from Team Australia’s women’s artistic gymnastics team stand together smiling, holding the Australian flag behind them. Georgia Godwin, Kate McDonald, Ruby Pass, Breanna Scott and Emily Whitehead wear matching blue and black leotards with "AUS" on them. The background shows The Arena in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games on July 25, 2026.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Australia Wins 5 More Swimming Golds to Lead Medal Table on Day 2

Australia continued its remarkable Commonwealth Games campaign with another dominant display on…

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Swimmer wearing a white cap and blue goggles performs the butterfly stroke, breaking through the blue pool water with splashes around.
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Nigeria Slip to Third After Medal-Free Day 2 at Commonwealth Games

Team Nigeria was unable to add to its medal tally on Day…

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