Team Nigeria enjoyed another outstanding day at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Goodness Nwachukwu shattered her own world record to claim gold, while teenager Jessica Oji secured a silver medal on her Commonwealth debut.
Ezekiel Nathaniel also strengthened Nigeria’s medal hopes in athletics after storming into the men’s 400m hurdles final as the fastest qualifier.
Nwachukwu produced the standout performance of the day in the women’s F42-44/F61-64 discus throw, saving her best effort for her final attempt.
The Nigerian unleashed a remarkable throw of 39.66 metres, smashing her own F42 world record by more than three metres to clinch the Commonwealth Games title.
Wales’ Funmi Oduwaiye took silver with 38.52m, while her compatriot Bree Cronin settled for bronze after recording 36.00m.
The victory handed Nigeria its seventh gold medal of the Glasgow Games and further underlined the country’s dominance in the field events.
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