Esther Nworgu, who won Nigeria’s first gold medal of the Games...Photo Credit: X/ Making of Champ
Nigeria’s para powerlifting team has earned $18,000 (about ₦27.5 million) in performance rewards after an impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team’s strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nigeria’s first gold medal of the Games.
In photos and clips from the live event on Friday, the participants were honoured with cash gifts from the NSC team.
Esther Nworgu and Esther Oyema during the collection of their cash prizes from NSC team..Photo Credit: X/ DaddyKunzy
