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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria for winning 24 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, describing the country’s performance as a testament to the resilience, discipline and determination of Nigerian athletes.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria finished the Games with 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, earning praise from the President for representing the country with honour and pride throughout the competition.
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In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the athletes’ achievements reflected their hard work and perseverance.
According to the President, the experience gained at the Games would prepare the athletes for greater success in future international competitions while inspiring young Nigerians to embrace dedication and national service.
“Whether on the podium or through courageous performances in the competition, every member of Team Nigeria has represented our nation with honour, dignity and pride.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I express profound appreciation to our athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators and all those whose dedication and sacrifice made Nigeria’s participation at the Games possible,” Tinubu said.
The President also commended the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their commitment to sports development and support for Nigerian athletes.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in sports by strengthening sporting institutions, improving training facilities and creating more opportunities for athletes to excel at continental and global competitions.
“My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to invest in sports development, strengthen our sporting institutions, improve training facilities, and create greater opportunities for our talented athletes to excel on the continental and global stage,” he said.
Tinubu urged Team Nigeria to remain focused and continue striving for excellence in future competitions.
Team Nigeria concluded its campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a total of 24 medals comprising 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze.
Although the performance fell short of Nigeria’s 35-medal haul at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where the country won 12 gold, nine silver and 14 bronze medals, it matched the 24 medals secured at the 2018 Gold Coast Games in Australia.
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