Team Nigeria Prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team Nigeria has commenced its final phase of preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Aberdeen Sports Village in Scotland. The camp, which started on Monday, is designed to provide athletes with a world-class training environment.

Team captain and Paralympic champion Folashad Oluwafemiayo emphasized the importance of the high-quality facilities available, stating that there are "no excuses" for failure. The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in Glasgow, where Nigeria plans to compete in 10 sports with a contingent of 74 athletes.

Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, expressed confidence that the training environment would enhance the athletes' performance. Athletes like Ijigbamigb Gbemisola and Edidiong Joseph shared optimism about their preparations, with Joseph reflecting on her previous bronze medal win in Birmingham and aiming for gold this time.