🟢⚪🟢 Glasgow 2026 Medal Standings: Team Nigeria Holds 4th Spot After Day 3
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND — Team Nigeria continues its impressive run at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, holding 4th place on the overall medal table following the conclusion of Day 3 action on Sunday, July 26.
Nigeria’s campaign remains anchored by an extraordinary opening performance in Para Powerlifting, where Nigerian lifters dominated the field to capture 3 Gold and 4 Silver medals.
Led by world record-breaking gold medalists Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Esther Nworgu, and Riluwan Idris, Team Nigeria sits as the top-ranked African nation on the official medal standings, positioned just behind early leaders Australia, England, and host nation Scotland.
🇳🇬 Team Nigeria Medal Summary
🥇 Gold (3):
Esther Nworgu — Women’s Lightweight Para Powerlifting
Folashade Oluwafemiayo — Women’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting
Riluwan Idris — Men’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting
🥈 Silver (4):
Roland Ezuruike — Men’s Lightweight Para Powerlifting
Esther Oyema — Women’s Lightweight Para Powerlifting
Rita Ferdinand — Women’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting
Team Nigeria — Para Powerlifting Contingent
⏩ Looking Ahead
With track and field heats kicking off alongside key swimming and weightlifting finals, Team Nigeria is poised to add to its medal count over the coming days.
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