The National Sports Commission (NSC) has said Team Nigeria remains firmly on course to achieve its medal targets at the 2026 Commonwealth Games following another podium finish in Glasgow on Sunday.
NSC Director-General (D-G), Bukola Olopade, said in a statement on Monday that the previous performances of Team Nigeria especially with the latest addition of Ruth Nyong on Sunday gives a positive inclination towards more medals
“Nigeria added to its medal haul through Ruth Asuquo Nyong, who won silver in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event with a combined lift of 168kg, comprising 75kg in the snatch and 93kg in the clean and jerk.
“Nyong result was another indication that the team’s medal projections remain on track.
“If the projections of the Elite Board are anything to go by, we’re still on track. Even for Ruth, the expectation was a bronze medal and she won a silver.
