Enekwechi to Lead Team Nigeria as Male Captain at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria’s top shot putter, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, has been named Team Nigeria’s male captain for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He will share the role with two-time Paralympic champion Folashade Oluwafemilayo, who serves as female captain. At 33, Enekwechi has a sterling record. He won silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, claimed the African title and the 2019 African Games gold, and recently took the National Sports Festival crown. The National Sports Commission sees these appointments as a way to build a strong mentorship culture. The director general said both athletes exemplify dedication, integrity and leadership for younger teammates. Team Nigeria will depart on July 2, 2026, for a three-week training camp in Aberdeen. The new competition and ceremonial kits will be unveiled on July 1 ahead of the Games opening in Glasgow on July 23.

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