Nigeria Achieves Fourth Place at Commonwealth Fencing Champs

Nigeria hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships at Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, where the nation finished fourth overall. The standout performer was 17-year-old Oghenegaren Osievwa-Thompson, who made history by winning Nigeria’s first-ever international gold medal in fencing.

The Nigerian wheelchair squad, making its debut, contributed significantly by securing a majority of the silver and bronze medals. Overall, Team Nigeria achieved one gold, five silver, and 18 bronze medals.

India emerged as the champions with 25 gold, 20 silver, and 18 bronze medals, showcasing their dominance throughout the six-day event. England and Wales placed second and third, respectively, with Wales edging Nigeria into fourth place with a late gold in the men’s veteran sabre.

The championships included 20 nations, with countries such as Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Australia, and Singapore also earning medals. At the closing ceremony, Bukola Olopade, Director General of the National Sports Commission, commended the Nigeria Fencing Federation, led by Adeyinka Samuel, who was recently elected as the first African president of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation.