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The Weightlifter Who Has Never Seen Her Olympic Medal
After seeking asylum due to persecution in Cameroon, weightlifter Madias Ngake is set to compete for Team England at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, finally reclaiming her career after years of hardship.
Three Nigerian athletes secure gold medals with record performances at Commonwealth Games
Nigeria dominated the weightlifting podium at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with three athletes winning gold medals and setting new competition records.
Onome Didih Secures Weightlifting Gold at Glasgow 2026 with Record-Breaking Performance
Onome Didih captured gold in the women’s 53kg weightlifting at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting new records in the Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and overall total.
Onome Didih Secures Nigeria’s Fifth Gold at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Onome Didih set three new records to win women's 53kg weightlifting gold for Nigeria at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Ruth Nyong Secures Weightlifting Silver for Nigeria at Glasgow 2026
Nigerian weightlifter Ruth Nyong earned a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, bringing her nation's total medal count to seven.