Nigeria's Medal Hopefuls Arrive Glasgow for Commonwealth Games

Nigeria's medal hopes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games have received a major boost as athletes Temitope Adeshina and Ella Onojuvwevwo arrived in Glasgow ahead of the start of track and field events.

Adeshina, the national record holder in the women's high jump, is set for her second Commonwealth Games after overcoming travel challenges and arrives in top form following an unbeaten NCAA season in the United States.

Onojuvwevwo will make her Commonwealth Games debut in the women's 4x400 metres relay after recording an impressive season's best of 49.47 seconds in the women's 400 metres.

Nigeria's athletics campaign also begins today with Favour Ashe and Fakorede Adekalu competing in the men's 100 metres heats, while Miracle Ezechukwu, Sade Olatoye and Eucharia Iyiazi will represent the country in their respective events.

Team officials are optimistic the athletes will deliver strong performances as Nigeria targets more medals at the Games.