Nigeria’s Goodness Nwachukwu has attributed her Commonwealth Games gold medal and world-record performance to improved preparation and support for Team Nigeria ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Games.
Fresh from retaining her Commonwealth title in the women’s F42-44/61-64 discus event, Nwachukwu praised the efforts of the National Sports Commission (NSC), coaches and support staff, saying the environment created before and during the Games gave athletes the confidence to perform at their best.
“The preparation for this Commonwealth was so amazing,” Nwachukwu told PREMIUM TIMES after her victory.
“I want to say thank you. They motivated us and kept our morale very high. Our morale was very, very high. With everything they did and the promises they made, I was confident going into the competition.”
Nwachukwu with D.G NSC Bukola Olopade [Credit: NSC]The reigning Commonwealth champion also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the National Sports Commission under Chairman Shehu Dikko and DG Bukola Olopade, her coaches and other officials for their roles in her success.
