Enekwechi Breaks Barrier, Wins Nigeria’s First Commonwealth Shot Put Gold

Nigerian shot put athlete Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has made history by winning the men’s shot put gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

The 33-year-old secured the title with a championship-winning throw of 21.07 metres on his penultimate attempt at Scotstoun Stadium.

His victory marks Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the event and comes after he improved on his silver medal finish at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Enekwechi defeated defending champion Tom Walsh of New Zealand, who had earlier taken the lead with a 21.03-metre throw.

The Nigerian’s triumph also marked a strong comeback after finishing fourth at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.