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Team Nigeria’s impressive run at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games gathered even more momentum today as weightlifting sensation Ruth Asuqo Nyong delivered a spectacular performance to claim the silver medal in the Women’s 48kg weightlifting event.
Nyong showcased remarkable strength, focus, and determination, finishing the fiercely contested event with a combined total lift of 168kg. Her stellar effort secured her a well-deserved place on the podium and pushed Nigeria’s overall medal tally at the Games to a proud seven.
The highly competitive 48kg category saw India’s heavy favorite, Mirabai Chanu Saikhom, assert her dominance to take home the gold medal with a formidable total lift of 190kg. The battle for the silver was closely fought, with Nyong successfully edging out Malaysia’s Irene Jane Henry, who settled for the bronze medal with a combined lift of 167kg—falling just one kilogram short of the Nigerian’s mark.
Nyong’s podium finish is a testament to her rigorous preparation and the soaring morale currently driving the Team Nigeria camp. The National Sports Commission (NSC) and fans back home are already celebrating the achievement, praising the athlete for keeping the Nigerian flag flying high on the global stage.
With the medals continuing to roll in across multiple disciplines, the Nigerian contingent remains deeply focused and highly motivated to secure even more podium finishes as the action in Scotland continues.
