Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, has congratulated Team Nigeria for winning 24 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, pledging continued investment in sports development to support athletes and improve performance.
Nigeria finished the competition with 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, a result Tinubu described as a reflection of the resilience, discipline and determination of the country’s athletes.
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In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said Team Nigeria represented the nation with honour and pride throughout the Games.
He praised the athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel and administrators whose efforts contributed to the country’s performance.
“Whether on the podium or through courageous performances in the competition, every member of Team Nigeria has represented our nation with honour, dignity, and pride,” Tinubu said.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I express profound appreciation to our athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators, and all those whose dedication and sacrifice made Nigeria’s participation at the Games possible,” he added.
Thefeat saw the country maintain its strong presence at the multi-sport event, although the medal total was lower than Nigeria’s previous performances at recent editions.
Tinubu also commended the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their role in supporting athletes and promoting sports development.
“My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to invest in sports development, strengthen our sporting institutions, improve training facilities, and create greater opportunities for our talented athletes to excel on the continental and global stage,” the President said.
Nigeria’s 2026 medal haul included 10 gold medals, seven silver medals and seven bronze medals.
The performance followed a stronger outing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where the country secured 35 medals, including 12 gold.
At the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, Team Nigeria won 24 medals, while the 2014 edition in Glasgow produced one of the country’s best recent performances with 36 medals.
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Tinubu urged members of Team Nigeria to remain focused and continue pursuing excellence as the country seeks greater achievements in future international competitions.
Ibrahim Onipede is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
