Nigeria eyes more medals at Glasgow 2026 as sprint events kick off Monday
Nigeria has won 7 medals (3 gold, 4 silver) after three days of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with para powerlifting delivering three golds and weightlifting adding a silver. Athletics, weightlifting, swimming, para athletics and wheelchair basketball events are set for Monday. These early medals signal Nigeria's potential for a strong overall haul, boosting national pride and giving fans athletes to cheer for in track and field events featuring sprinters Favour Ashe, Nicholas Fakorede and Miracle Ezechukwu, plus field and para events. The team aims to surpass its previous best Commonwealth Games haul and build momentum for future competitions. Key events to watch include men's 100m heats (Ashe, Fakorede), women's 100m (Ezechukwu), hammer throw (Olatoye), weightlifting finals (Umoafia, Didih, Lawal, Opadeji), swimming heats, para shot put (Iyiazi) and wheelchair basketball vs India. Follow live updates via Premium Times or Google News. With several medal events still ahead, fans can adjust their viewing schedules to catch the live action. Will Nigeria’s sprint stars convert their early momentum into track gold, or will field events deliver more podium finishes?