Team Nigeria will return to action across multiple events on Monday as competition continues at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with athletics and para-athletics making their debut at the Scotstoun Stadium. The Nigerian contingent is scheduled to compete in athletics, para-athletics, weightlifting, wrestling and women’s beach volleyball as the……
Team Nigeria will return to action across multiple events on Monday as competition continues at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with athletics and para-athletics making their debut at the Scotstoun Stadium.
The Nigerian contingent is scheduled to compete in athletics, para-athletics, weightlifting, wrestling and women’s beach volleyball as the country continues its quest for medals.
The day’s action begins at 9:00 a.m. with Edibong Umoafia competing in the men’s weightlifting event, while Favour Ashe takes to the track in the men’s 100m Round One at 10:10 a.m.
Nicholas Fakorede will compete in the men’s 400m hurdles heats at 11:04 a.m., followed by Clinton Opute in the men’s high jump at 11:20 a.m.
Collins Obi Ebingha is also in action in the men’s shot put at 11:23 a.m., while Abdulbaari Adamma competes in the men’s 800m heats at 11:28 a.m.
Dorcas Oka will feature in the women’s 100m hurdles heats at 11:40 a.m., with Oyesade Olatoye contesting the women’s hammer throw final at the same time.
In the afternoon session, Miracle Ezechukwu will compete in the women’s discus throw at 12:42 p.m., while Onome Onidi features in the women’s weightlifting event at 1:00 p.m.
Rafiatu Lawal will represent Nigeria in women’s weightlifting at 3:30 p.m.
The evening programme will see Eucharia Miyazi compete in women’s wrestling at 7:05 p.m., before Team Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball side takes to the court at 7:30 p.m.
The day’s schedule concludes with Adedapo Opadeji competing in the men’s weightlifting event at 8:00 p.m.
