GLASGOW, SCOTLAND — Team Nigeria delivered another unforgettable day of athletics at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, headlined by Chukwuebuka Enekwechi’s magnificent gold medal in the men’s shot put and a hard-fought bronze from an injured Tobi Amusan in the women’s 100m hurdles. The nation’s track stars also secured a wave of final berths to keep the medal hunt alive and well.
The undisputed highlight of Day Seven came from the shot put ring. Co-captain Chukwuebuka Enekwechi realized his Commonwealth Games dream by clinching Nigeria’s eighth gold medal of the tournament. Holding his nerve in a fiercely contested final, the Nigerian powerhouse launched a superb throw of 21.07 meters in the fifth round to narrowly edge out New Zealand’s Tom Walsh and secure the top spot on the podium.
On the track, world record holder Tobi Amusan displayed immense resilience, battling through an injury to secure a podium finish in the women’s 100m hurdles final. Recovering from a challenging position, Amusan crossed the line in 12.60 seconds to bravely claim the bronze medal. The Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton took gold in 12.33 seconds, while Jamaica’s Megan Simmons secured silver with a time of 12.41 seconds.
Team Nigeria also made a massive statement in the sprints. Samuel Ogazi delivered one of the standout performances of the entire championships in the men’s 400m, storming to victory in 44.52 seconds. His blistering run set a new record for the fastest 400m semifinal in Commonwealth Games history. He will not be alone in the marquee final, as compatriot Edidiong Udo officially advanced after his 45.55-second run was upgraded to a second-place finish following the disqualification of Jamaica’s Antonio Watson.
The sprint success continued in the men’s 200m, where Udodi Onwuzurike booked his place in the final with an impressive 20.22-second dash, finishing just behind Jamaica’s Christopher Taylor. Attention now shifts to the women’s 400m final, featuring Ella Onojuvwevwo as a leading medal contender. Ranked seventh fastest in the world this season with a personal best of 49.47 seconds, the Nigerian quarter-miler aims to translate her stellar form into precious metal.
In the multi-events, Jami Schlueter completed a highly productive opening day in the decathlon. He sits firmly in medal contention in fourth place overall with 4,196 points, having recorded strong marks across the 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400m.
In the para-athletics events, Unyima Uwak represented the country with pride in the women’s T47 100m final, crossing the finish line in fifth place with a season-best time of 12.63 seconds.
Armed with another gold medal and multiple athletes peaking ahead of their finals, Team Nigeria marches forward in Glasgow with renewed determination to cement their status among the sporting elite of the Commonwealth.
