Team Nigeria concluded a phenomenal opening day at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a spectacular 1-2 finish in para powerlifting. Defending champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo captured Nigeria’s second gold medal of the Games in record-breaking fashion.
Oluwafemiayo delivered an extraordinary performance to successfully defend her title, setting a staggering new world record with a score of 134.8 points. Her absolute dominance on the global stage continues to highlight Nigeria’s unrivaled strength and pedigree in the sport of para powerlifting.
Fellow compatriot Rita Ferdinand ensured another heavily Nigerian-dominated podium by claiming the silver medal. Ferdinand also delivered a phenomenal, world-record-level performance, finishing with an impressive 128.2 points to secure the second-place spot right behind her teammate.
This latest double podium finish caps off a highly successful Day 1 for the Nigerian contingent, significantly boosting the nation’s position on the overall medals table. With momentum firmly in their favor, the medal rush is expected to continue as Team Nigeria heads into Day 2 of action on Saturday.
