Team Nigeria enjoyed a memorable outing in para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning one gold and two silver medals as Esther Nworgu broke the Games record, Esther Oyema finished second in the women's lightweight event, and Roland Ezuruike claimed silver in the men's Lightweight Group A competition.

Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike has secured Team Nigeria's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after claiming silver

The 50-year-old narrowly missed out on the gold medal after failing in his final attempt to lift a Commonwealth Games record 190kg.