Spotlight Falls on Lagos Ahead of Glasgow 2026 NIGERIA’S road to the 2026 Commonwealth Games enters a decisive phase this weekend with the staging of the National Athletics Trials in Lagos. The event, scheduled for 20–22 June at the YABATECH Sports Complex, has been designated as the official selection competition for athletes hoping to secure […]
Glasgow Targets Historic Commonwealth Games Experience ORGANISERS of the 2026 Commonwealth Games have confirmed plans for the first fully indoor Opening Ceremony in the history of the Commonwealth Games, with preparations already gathering momentum ahead of the multi-sport event in Scotland. The ceremony, scheduled for 23 July 2026, will hold at the iconic OVO Hydro […]
Nigeria Extends Dominance in Continental Weightlifting TEAM Nigeria has reinforced its dominance at the 2026 Senior African Weightlifting Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, climbing to the top of the medals table with an impressive haul of 24 medals. The competition, which doubles as a qualification pathway for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, has seen Nigerian […]
AFN Responds to Allegations Over Asaba Camp THE Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has strongly denied allegations of financial misconduct and poor welfare conditions during the recently concluded Phase One National Camp for the Commonwealth Games held in Asaba, Delta State. The clarification follows widespread reports and viral videos suggesting that athletes protested over unpaid […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Lagos to Host Commonwealth Games Boxing Trials During National Boxing Week NIGERIA’S road to the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Lagos as the Nigeria Boxing Federation stages its inaugural National Boxing Week from 1–6 March at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex. The flagship event will headline National Open […]
Three-Phase Programme Gains Momentum TEAM Nigeria’s athletics contingent has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, with the first phase of a six-week training camp progressing steadily in Asaba, Delta State. The athletes are camped at the iconic Stephen Keshi Stadium, where coaches say focus and discipline have defined the early days of the […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NSC Disburses ₦200 Million to Athletes THE National Sports Commission (NSC) has released over ₦200 million in training grants to 26 Nigerian athletes, part of the country’s preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The funding, channelled through the NSC’s Elite and Podium Board, targets both home-based and foreign-based […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Nigeria to Make 3×3 Basketball Debut at Glasgow 2026 NIGERIA is set to make history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as the men’s 3×3 basketball team earns its first-ever qualification for the Games. The announcement came on Tuesday when Commonwealth Sport released the official list of qualified nations for the […]