Oyiki Says Seven Gold Medals Achievable as Track & Field Begin Today

*Kanyinsola, Chukwuma drawn bye as Ashe, Fakorede, Miracle listed in heats

Duro Ikhazuagbe in Glasgow

As the track & field events of the 2026 Commonwealth Games begin today at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, Team Nigeria’s projection of winning seven gold medals in the sport has been described as achievable.

The men and women’s 100m heats will kick off campaign for Team Nigeria, but the country’s medal prospects, American NCAA collegiate champion, Kanyisola Ajayi and Rosemary Chukwuma will not be in action as they enjoyed the new rule that allows them to be drawn bye into the next round starting from Tuesday.

However, reigning national champion, Favour Ashe will run in Heat 1 of the 100m race while Adekalu Fakorede is listed in Heat 10. For the women’s 100m, teenage sensation, Miracle Ezechukwu, will race in round 1 Heat 8.