Tobi Amusan Prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland

Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, has arrived at Team Nigeria's training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, to participate in the final phase of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Amusan is considered one of Nigeria's strongest medal prospects.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled a comprehensive athlete welfare incentive package, reaffirming the federal government's commitment to athlete welfare and elite performance. This package includes significant improvements in travel support, with each athlete and official receiving N250,000 for flight tickets and increased daily allowances.

Athletes will now receive N7,500 daily, while coaches will receive N250 daily. Additionally, the NSC has approved an enhanced medal reward structure, with gold medalists receiving an instant cash reward of $3,000, silver medalists $2,000, and bronze medalists $1,000.

This initiative is part of the government's recognition of outstanding performances, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected to host Nigeria's medal winners at the Games.