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Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition
Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition
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Glasgow Games end in style as bowlers put up brave final fight
Cook Islands women’s national singles bowler Emily Jim was the final national athlete to complete her event as the 2026 Commonwealth Games wrapped up yesterday morning with the closing ceremony.
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Jamaica technical leader unworried by long trip to World U-20 Champs in Eugene
Jamaica technical leader unworried by long trip to World U-20 Champs in Eugene
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Glasgow 2026: Nigeria’s 4x100m Quartet Vows to Give More After Canada Appeal Restores Bronze
Nigeria’s men’s 4x100m relay quartet of Favour Ashe, Kanyinsola Ajayi, Adekalu Fakorede and Udodi Onwuzurike have vowed to build on their Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games performance after a dramatic medal reshuffle returned them to bronze.…
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Glasgow 2026: Nigeria’s Mixed 4x400m Relay Team Speaks on Bronze After Missing Gold Medal Target
Team Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m relay quartet targeted gold and a Games Record at Glasgow 2026 but settled for bronze after a fiercely contested final. Ezekiel Nathaniel, Patience Okon-George, Samuel Ogazi and Ella Onojuvwevwo clocked a…
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Glasgow 2026: ‘It’s a Miracle’ — Ruth Usoro Reflects on Stunning Long Jump Silver
Ruth Usoro has described her Commonwealth Games silver medal in Glasgow as a “miracle” after a remarkable transformation from sixth place in Birmingham to the podium four years later. The Nigerian produced a superb 6.87m leap in the…
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Ezekiel Nathaniel Gains Official Recognition As Latest Nigerian Police Officer To Shine In Competitive Sports
This year’s Commonwealth Games men’s 400m hurdles gold medalist, Ezekiel Nathaniel has gained official recognition as the latest officer of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to bring honour to the country through competitive sports on the…
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Karan eyes national record after season-best run in Glasgow
Yeshnil Karan is already looking ahead to his next challenge after producing a season-best performance in the men’s 5,000 metres at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Competing at his second Commonwealth Games, the Team Fiji distance…
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World U20 Championships 2026: Team Nigeria Names 15 Athletes for Oregon Showpiece
Nigeria will be represented by a strong contingent at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships, with 15 athletes selected to compete across sprint, relay and field events in Oregon, United States. The championships will take place from…
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Double national record for Max at Commonwealth Games debut
Max Teuruaa was the toast of Team Cook Islands at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, after setting two national records, giving himself a memorable birthday present.
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AFN President Tonobok Okowa Stays Hopeful For More Medals From Athletics At Glasgow 2026
Despite seeing the country miss victory in events that were earlier highly-rated as surebet medal areas for the contingent at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN),…
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Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Admits Bad Weather In Glasgow Almost Stopped Him From Winning Shot Put Gold Medal
Commonwealth Games 2026 men’s shot gold medalist, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has admitted he intially worried that he might not be able to pull off the achivement, due to rough weather conditions that continued across the terrain in Glasgow,…
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Cameron credits faith for Commonwealth bronze
Cameron credits faith for Commonwealth bronze
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Walker leads Jamaica’s four-medal haul
Walker leads Jamaica’s four-medal haul
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Samuda salutes Commonwealth heroes
Samuda salutes Commonwealth heroes
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Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Sends a Statement! Fastest Team in the Field Storms Into Mixed 4x400m Relay Final
Team Nigeria has laid down a major marker at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, powering into the Mixed 4x400m Relay final after producing the fastest performance of the qualifying round. The Nigerian quartet dominated Heat One, crossing…
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Edidiong Udo Reaches Commonwealth Games 400m Final as Nigeria Secures Double Medal Shot
Nigeria’s Edidiong Udo has booked his place in the men’s 400 metres final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, ensuring Team Nigeria will have two athletes competing for medals in one of the Games’ marquee track events. Udo…
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‘I Never Stopped Believing’ — Enekwechi Savours Historic Commonwealth Games Shot Put Gold
Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has described his historic Commonwealth Games gold medal as the reward for years of perseverance after becoming the first Nigerian to win the men’s shot-put title at the competition. READ ALSO: Glasgow 2026:…
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‘I Want to Beat Him’ — Ghana’s Joseph Paul Amoah Fires Warning to Nigeria’s Udodi Onwuzurike Ahead of Commonwealth Games Final
Ghana captain Joseph Paul Amoah has issued a friendly but confident warning to Nigeria’s Udodi Onwuzurike ahead of the men’s 200 metres final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, insisting he is determined to come out on top when the two rivals…
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Hall revels in historic women’s discus gold medal
Hall revelss in historic women’s discus gold medal
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Glasgow 2026: “Had to Redeem Myself” — Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Opens Up After Finally Winning Commonwealth Gold for Nigeria
For Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Thursday night’s triumph was about far more than a winning throw. It was about redemption. It was about finally putting behind the heartbreak of Birmingham four years ago. READ ALSO: GOLD AT LAST! Chukwuebuka…
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Oyesade Olatoye Won’t Blame Rain In Glasgow For Her Inability To Get Any Medal In Women’s Hammer Throw
Team Nigeria field athlete, Oyesade Olatoye has cast another look at her inability to get a medal in the women’s hammer throw at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, but refused to blame her missed target on torrential rain…
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Glasgow 2026: Double Delight for Nigeria! Samuel Ogazi, Edidiong Udo Power Into Commonwealth Games 400m Final
Team Nigeria’s quest for a medal in the men’s 400m received a massive boost on Thursday as Samuel Ogazi and Edidiong Okon Udo both booked places in the final of the event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Ella…
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JUST IN: Ella Flies the Nigerian Flag! Onojuvwevwo Storms Into Commonwealth Games 400m Final as Veteran Duo Bow Out
Nigeria’s hopes of securing a medal in the women’s 400m at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will rest squarely on the shoulders of Ella Onojuvwevwo after the rising star produced a commanding run to qualify for the final. The…
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