Esther Nworgu won gold in the Women’s Lightweight Para Powerlifting at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, lifting a Games record of 119.0kg. She credited the National Sports Commission for their support and praised her teammate Esther Oyema for inspiring the team.
Team Nigeria excelled on the opening day of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing two gold and three silver medals, primarily in para-powerlifting. Folashade Oluwafemiayo set a world record in the Women’s heavyweight event, while Nigeria also achieved its first victory in
Oyema and Roland Ezuruike won silver medals in para powerlifting on the opening day of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Both athletes received cash rewards from the National Sports Commission for their performances.
