President Bola Ahmed Tinubu don congratulate Team Nigeria after the athletes record impressive performance for the 2026 Commonwealth Games wey happen for Glasgow, Scotland, where dem win 24 medals and place Nigeria among the countries wey perform well for the competition.
Team Nigeria finish the Games with 10 gold medals, 7 silver medals and 7 bronze medals, bringing the total number of medals wey dem win to 24.
For one statement wey im Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, release on Tuesday, Tinubu praise the athletes for the way dem represent Nigeria and make the country proud for the international stage.
The President talk say the performance show the resilience, discipline, determination and fighting spirit wey Nigerians are known for.
According to am, the 24 medals wey Team Nigeria win no be small achievement, adding say the success reflect the hard work, sacrifices and dedication wey the athletes put into their preparations before the Games.
Tinubu say the athletes carry Nigeria flag with dignity and honour throughout the competition and prove say Nigerian sportsmen and women fit compete with the best athletes from different parts of the world.
The President also note say apart from the medals wey dem bring home, the experience wey the athletes gather during the competition go help prepare dem for bigger international tournaments ahead.
According to am, the achievement go also inspire many young Nigerians wey get interest for sports to embrace discipline, commitment and patriotism.
Tinubu further commend the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for the role wey dem play in supporting and preparing the athletes before the Games.
E encourage the athletes make dem continue to work hard and no relent in dia pursuit of excellence as dem prepare for future competitions.
The President also appreciate coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, sports administrators and every stakeholder wey contribute to Nigeria participation for the Games.
According to am, their commitment and sacrifices play important roles in the success wey Team Nigeria record for Glasgow.
Tinubu also assure Nigerians say the Federal Government go continue to invest in sports development, strengthen sporting institutions, improve training facilities and create better opportunities for athletes across the country.
For the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria perform strongly for sports like athletics, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and para-sports, helping Nigeria maintain its position as one of Africa’s top sporting nations.
For the 2026 Commonwealth Games wey happen for Glasgow, Team Nigeria show serious class for events like athletics, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and para-sports, as dem carry plenty medals come house and further prove say Nigeria still remain one of Africa biggest powers for sports.
The impressive outing don raise hope ahead of future international competitions, including the 2027 African Games and qualification tournaments for the next Olympic Games, as many sports lovers believe say the experience and confidence wey the athletes gather for Glasgow go help dem perform even better for bigger global stages.
