Nigeria’s Edidiong Joseph Umoafia delivered a record-breaking performance to win the men’s 71kg weightlifting gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,
The Nigerian lifter set a new Commonwealth Games record with a combined total of 319kg after lifting 147kg in the snatch, another Games record, before successfully clearing 172kg in the clean and jerk to secure the gold medal.
Samoa’s Joseph Tafi finished second with a total lift of 314kg to claim the silver medal, while Nauru’s Elgin Moses settled for bronze with 310kg.
Umoafia’s victory handed Team Nigeria its fourth gold medal of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, further boosting the country’s medal tally with another outstanding display on the weightlifting platform.
Meanwhile, Team Nigeria’s weightlifting dominance continues to shine brightly at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, as Onome Omolola Didih delivered an awe-inspiring performance to secure the gold medal in the women’s 53kg event.
The remarkable victory brings Nigeria’s total gold medal tally to six, further elevating the nation’s proud standing on the global stage.
Didih was in a league of her own, showcasing immense power, focus, and impeccable technique. Not only did she dominate the fiercely contested category to claim the highly coveted gold, but she also successfully shattered the Commonwealth Games record in the process, firmly etching her name into the history books.
Her record-breaking feat has sent fresh waves of celebration through the Team Nigeria camp, serving as a powerful testament to her relentless preparation and the soaring morale of the entire contingent. Didih’s triumph is a brilliant reward for her dedication and adds yet another glorious chapter to Nigeria’s rich weightlifting legacy.
With the gold medals continuing to roll in, the momentum and confidence remain sky-high for Team Nigeria as the thrilling action in Scotland unfolds.
