Nwachukwu Defends Discuss Title with a World Record, Lifts Team Nigeria to Seven Gold Medals
*Jessica Oji wins historic silver in shot put
Duro Ikhazuagbe in Glasgow
Goodness Chiemerie Nwachukwu added another gold medal and a world record to Team Nigeria’s total haul to seven last night after she threw 39.66m to win the Women’s Discuss F42-44/F61-64 category of the Para athletics event of the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
In addition to the gold medal, 19-year-old Jessica Oji secured a historic silver medal for Team Nigeria with her best throw of 17.87m.
