Ruth Asuquo Nyong wins silver for Nigeria at 2026 Commonwealth Games, boosting medal tally to seven
Ruth Asuquo Nyong secured Nigeria's seventh medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, claiming silver in the women's 48kg weightlifting event with a total lift of 168kg. She finished behind India's Mirabai Saikhom, who set a Games record of 190kg for gold. This medal pushes Nigeria's tally to three gold and four silver, following a strong opening day where para powerlifting earned three gold and three silver.
National Sports Commission Director General Bukola Olopade expressed confidence, noting the silver exceeded the projected bronze and credited the athlete-first policy for the team's performance. Olopade highlighted the high spirits in the athletics camp, hoping for seven to eight gold medals from track and field events. He also pointed to the renewed sense of identity and unity within Team Nigeria as a key factor, calling that unity 'a gold medal' in itself.
With more weightlifting events and athletics still to come, Nigeria aims to build on this strong start. Will you cheer louder for Team Nigeria as they chase more podium finishes, or does this success renew your belief in the power of investing in athletes' welfare?