Ruth Nyong Wins Silver as Team Nigeria's Commonwealth Games Medal Tally Rises to Seven

Team Nigeria continued its impressive outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as weightlifter Ruth Nyong secured a silver medal in the women's 48kg event, adding another podium finish to the country's growing medal collection.

Nyong delivered a determined performance, lifting a combined total of 168kg to claim second place in a fiercely contested event.

India's Mirabai Chanu Saikhom once again demonstrated her dominance by winning the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record total of 190kg, while Malaysia's Irene Jane Henry edged into third place with 167kg, just one kilogram behind the Nigerian.

The rest of the field saw Jo-Beth Deireragea finish fourth with 161kg, Tammy Wong place fifth on 160kg, Nikole Roberts end sixth with 154kg, Alex Mackay record 142kg for seventh, while Janet Atieno Oduor finished eighth after lifting 133kg.

Nyong's silver medal takes Team Nigeria's overall tally at the Games to seven medals, comprising three gold and four silver medals.

With several events still to come, Team Nigeria remains optimistic about increasing its medal haul as athletes continue to compete across various disciplines in Glasgow.

The latest success further underlines Nigeria's strength in weightlifting, a sport that has consistently delivered medals for the country at major international competitions.

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Ruth Nyong's silver medal is another encouraging sign that Team Nigeria is competing with confidence and determination at the Commonwealth Games. Although she narrowly missed out on gold by a significant margin to an outstanding Mirabai Chanu Saikhom, her performance was enough to secure a valuable podium finish and contribute to Nigeria's growing success.

Perhaps even more impressive is the consistency being shown by Nigerian athletes. With seven medals already in the bag and several events still ahead, the team has positioned itself for an even stronger finish in Glasgow.

Weightlifting has long been one of Nigeria's strongest sports on the international stage, and Nyong's achievement reinforces that reputation. If athletes across other disciplines can match the determination shown by the weightlifters, Team Nigeria could return home with one of its most memorable Commonwealth Games performances in recent years.