Nigeria Wins 24 Medals at Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos

Nigeria won 24 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, finishing as Africa’s top-performing nation. The tally included one gold, five silver and 18 bronze medals. Seventeen-year-old Oghenegaren Osievwa-Thompson made history as the first Nigerian to win an international gold medal in fencing. Her achievement shows the potential of Nigerian athletes in sports that receive far less attention than football. The championships taking place in Lagos also raises a wider question: should Nigeria provide more funding, facilities and sponsorship for sports such as fencing, wrestling, boxing, weightlifting and basketball?

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