The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will officially begin today in Glasgow, Scotland with Team Nigeria aiming to better her previous record at the multi-sport fiesta formerly known as the Empire Games. This will be the fourth edition that Scotland is hosting after the ones held in 1970, 1986, 2014 and now 2026. Glasgow 2026 will take place from July 23 to August 2, featuring about 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth Games Associations competing for 215 gold medals across 10 sports.
According to the organisers, Glasgow 2026 promises an altogether brilliant Games, combining world‑class sport with a future‑focused vision delivered through the vibrant spirit of the city.
Set within a concentrated eight‑mile corridor, the Games will feature 10 sports and six Para sports, across four iconic venues, including Scotstoun Stadium, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow International Arena and Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
Highlights include a record-breaking Para sport programme, the biggest Track Cycling, Swimming and 3×3 Basketball competitions in Commonwealth Games history, and the return of the Commonwealth Mile event. in Athletics.
And of course, traditional track & field events like boxing, judo, weightlifting, and the Para sports are Team Nigeria’s strong areas of comparative advantage and will maximize these sports to better her previous outings.
