Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made history by becoming the first Nigerian to win the men’s shot put gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, while world record holder Tobi Amusan added a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles, an impressive feat for Team Nigeria at Glasgow 2026.
Enekwechi makes history with record-breaking gold
Enekwechi delivered a championship-winning throw of 21.07m in the fifth round at Scotstoun Stadium to secure Nigeria’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in the men’s shot put.
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The victory completed a remarkable progression for the Nigerian thrower, who won silver at the Gold Coast 2018 Games before finishing fourth at Birmingham 2022.
