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Swimmers in starting blocks at a colorful pool deck, bent over and ready to dive, wearing Nigeria caps.
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Adama’s Historic Commonwealth Run Ends in Men’s 50m Freestyle Semi-finals

Nigeria’s impressive swimming campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games came to…

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Nigeria's Riluwan Idris, centre, wearing a green tracksuit and gold medal, raises both arms and holds hands with the other medalists after winning gold in Men's Heavyweight Group A para powerlifting. To his left, England's Matthew Harding in a white and red tracksuit with a silver medal holds a mascot. To his right, India's Sudhir in a white tracksuit with a bronze medal also holds a mascot. All three are on a podium at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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2026 Commonwealth Games: Nigeria Leads on Historic Opening Day With African Stars in Spotlight

Nigeria wasted no time reminding the rest of the Commonwealth Games participating…

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Weightlifter in a green singlet raises arms in victory on a competition platform at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014, pink backdrop behind him.
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Dream Start for Team Nigeria: Three Golds, Three Silvers and Two World Records

Team Nigeria made a sensational start to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games,…

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Smiling athlete wearing a teal jacket with a gold medal around the neck, raising a trophy in one hand and arms in the air.
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Riluwan Idris Strikes Gold as Team Nigeria’s Para Powerlifting Medal Haul Reaches Six

Riluwan Idris clinched the gold medal in the Men’s Heavyweight para powerlifting…

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Smiling athlete in a teal tracksuit with a gold medal on a purple ribbon, holding a small stuffed toy against a pink background.
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Folashade Oluwafemiayo Smashes World Record to Win Commonwealth Gold as Team Nigeria’s Medal Haul Grows

Folashade Oluwafemiayo delivered another historic performance for Team Nigeria, breaking the World…

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Joyful Paralympic athlete in a teal tracksuit sits in a wheelchair, raises a thumb up, and shows a silver medal on a purple ribbon around his neck to celebrate a win.
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Ezuruike Wins Nigeria’s First Medal at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria has opened its medal account at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games…

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: 3,000 Athletes from 74 Nations Set for Action as Countdown Continues

The countdown to the 2026 Commonwealth Games has entered its final phase,…

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Nigerian hammer thrower in a green jersey preparing to throw the hammer in a stadium.
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NSC Names Enekwechi Team Nigeria’s Male Captain for 2026 Commonwealth Games

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed Nigerian shot put star Chukwuebuka…

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Glasgow 2026 Opening Ceremony Tickets Go on Sale as Historic Indoor Spectacle Awaits Fans

Excitement is already building ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after…

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Group of athletes in matching green tracksuits posing for a team photo in an indoor facility, some crouching in front and others standing behind. The uniforms feature Nigeria flag patches on the jackets.
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Ghana Edge Nigeria in Boxing Friendly Ahead of Glasgow 2026

Hosts Ghana claimed a narrow 4-3 victory over Nigeria in a bilateral…

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