President Bola Tinubu has applauded Team Nigeria for its performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where the country secured a total of 24 medals.
The Nigerian contingent wrapped up the competition with 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals. President Tinubu described the achievement as evidence of the athletes’ resilience, discipline and determination throughout the Games.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the team for representing Nigeria with honour on the international stage, saying their accomplishments reflected the rewards of dedication and perseverance.
He noted that the success recorded in Glasgow would not only serve as a foundation for greater accomplishments at future global competitions but would also encourage young Nigerians to embrace hard work, commitment and service to the nation.
“Whether on the podium or through courageous performances in the competition, every member of Team Nigeria has represented our nation with honour, dignity, and pride.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I express profound appreciation to our athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators, and all those whose dedication and sacrifice made Nigeria’s participation at the Games possible,” the President said.
Tinubu also commended the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their efforts in supporting athletes and advancing sports development across the country.
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“My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to invest in sports development, strengthen our sporting institutions, improve training facilities, and create greater opportunities for our talented athletes to excel on the continental and global stage.”
He further encouraged members of Team Nigeria to remain committed to excellence as they prepare for future competitions.
Team Nigeria ended its Glasgow 2026 campaign with 24 medals comprising 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze.
Although the performance was widely regarded as commendable, it was below Nigeria’s medal tally at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where the country won 35 medals—12 gold, nine silver and 14 bronze—to finish as the highest-ranked African nation.
The Glasgow result, however, matched Nigeria’s overall medal haul at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia, where the team claimed 24 medals made up of nine gold, nine silver and six bronze. Nigeria’s strongest recent outing remains the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where it returned home with 36 medals, including 11 gold, 11 silver and 14 bronze.