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Glasgow 2026: Esther Nworgu Wins Nigeria's First Gold With Games Record

Glasgow 2026: Esther Nworgu Wins Nigeria's First Gold With Games Record

Esther Nworgu delivered a superb performance to win Team Nigeria's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She also set a new Games record in the women’s para powerlifting lightweight event. Nworgu lifted 119.0kg to claim the top spot on the podium. Fellow Nigerian Esther Oyema took silver with 115.5kg, giving Team Nigeria a one-two finish in the event. England's Olivia Broome won bronze after lifting 106.6kg. Earlier in the day, Roland Ezuruike had secured Nigeria's first medal of the Games with silver in the men’s lightweight event, bringing Team Nigeria's opening-day tally to three medals.

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yemi

Great start for Team Nigeria. How much momentum can this gold give the rest of the squad in Glasgow?

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bola

Absolutely, this should lift the team and build confidence going forward.

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femi

Winning Nigeria's first gold and setting a Games record in one lift is a strong statement from Esther Nworgu.

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kris

Big result, no doubt, but one medal still leaves plenty of work for the full team.

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lucy

This is the kind of performance that can lift morale and push other athletes to focus on their own events.

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