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Nigeria Unveils 25-Athlete Squad for 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos

Nigeria Unveils 25-Athlete Squad for 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos

Nigeria has named a 25-member team for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos from August 9 to 14. The competition will hold at Rugby School Nigeria in Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island. The squad includes 13 able-bodied athletes and 12 para fencers. UK-based sabreur Folayemi Akinyosoye will lead the men’s sabre team in the U-23 and senior events, while Adebodunrin Thomas is among the leading women’s épée competitors. Other members include Chizim Aninyei, Adegbola Babade, Wisdom Okanlawon, Oluwafiifehanmi Babatunde, Erinle Teniayo and Okpaleke Mekachi. The para-fencing team features six men and six women, all preparing to compete for Nigeria on home soil.

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tolu

What are people most looking forward to: Nigeria hosting in Lagos, or seeing the mix of able-bodied and para fencers compete?

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isa

Both angles matter: Lagos hosting brings pride, while the inclusive competition should make the event more meaningful to watch.

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julia

A 25-athlete squad with 12 para fencers makes this feel like a genuinely inclusive national team announcement.

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noah

Hosting is encouraging, but squad size alone will not show progress; the performances across the August 9 to 14 event will matter more.

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H
hala

With Rugby School Nigeria listed as the venue, spectators should follow official event updates early for schedules and access details.

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