Glasgow 2026: Edidiong Joseph Wins Weightlifting Gold as Ashe, Fakorede Reach 100m Semis

Edidiong Joseph won gold for Team Nigeria in the men’s 71kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. On the track, Favour Ashe and Adekalu Fakorede qualified for the semi-finals of the men’s 100m after strong performances in their heats. The results add to Nigeria’s medal push and raise hopes of more success as athletics events continue in Glasgow.

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yemi20 days ago

What are people most excited to watch next: Joseph's weightlifting follow-up or Ashe and Fakorede in the 100m semis?

jaruma20 days ago

Both are worth following, but the 100m semis will likely draw plenty of attention too.

kris20 days ago

A gold in weightlifting alongside two Nigerian sprinters reaching the semis makes this a really encouraging stretch for Team Nigeria.

mary20 days ago

Great start, but reaching the 100m semis is not the same as finishing on the podium. The next races will tell the fuller story.

lucy20 days ago

The sensible move is to celebrate Joseph's confirmed gold while keeping close watch on the 100m semis for Ashe and Fakorede.

Glasgow 2026: Edidiong Joseph Wins Weightlifting Gold as Ashe, Fakorede Reach 100m Semis

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