Glasgow 2026: Olopade upbeat as Nigeria claim seventh medal, target more gold
The silver medal increased Nigeria’s tally to seven medals after a remarkable opening day that produced three gold and three silver medals, largely through the country’s dominant para powerlifting team.
Team Nigeria’s impressive start to the 2026 Commonwealth Games continued on Sunday as weightlifter Ruth Asuquo Nyong won the country’s seventh medal in Glasgow The development prompted the National Sports Commission (NSC) Director General, Bukola Olopade, to express confidence that Nigeria remains on course for a successful outing.” Nigeria’s medal haul so far includes three golds and four silvers, with more weightlifting events and athletics still to come as Team Nigeria looks to build on its bright start in Glasgow.
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