Tinubu congratulates Team Nigeria on 24-medal Commonwealth Games haul

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, after the country’s athletes won 24 medals to finish among the top-performing nations at the competition.

 

Nigeria ended the Games with 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, recording a total of 24 medals across several sporting events.

 

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the athletes for representing Nigeria with distinction and showcasing resilience, discipline and excellence.

 

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Team Nigeria on their remarkable performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

 

“The President celebrates the athletes for demonstrating the resilience, determination, discipline, and excellence that define the Nigerian spirit.

 

“President Tinubu commends Team Nigeria for flying the country’s flag with dignity and pride, affirming that the 24 medals won—10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze—are a testament to their hard work and perseverance,” the statement read.

 

Tinubu said the experience gained by the athletes would serve as a foundation for greater achievements in future international competitions and inspire young Nigerians to embrace discipline, commitment and patriotism.

 

He also commended the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their efforts in supporting sports development and preparing Nigerian athletes for international competitions.

 

“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.

 

“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,” the President said.

 

The 2026 Commonwealth Games featured athletes from across the Commonwealth competing in multiple events, with Team Nigeria securing medals in athletics, weightlifting, wrestling, boxing and para-sports, continuing the country’s strong tradition at the Games.