Commonwealth Games 2026: Roland Ezuruike Wins Nigeria’s First Medal

Nigerias Roland Ezuruike has secured Team Nigerias first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after claiming silver in the mens Lightweight Group A Para Powerlifting event.The experienced para powerlifter produced a strong display throughout the competition and came close to winning the gold medal.Ezuruike successfully completed his opening lifts but narrowly missed out on the top prize after failing in his final attempt to set a new Commonwealth Games record with a 190kg lift. He finished the event with a total of 153.9 points from two successful lifts, earning the silver medal and giving Nigeria its first podium finish of the Games.The medal provides an early boost for Team Nigeria as the countrys athletes continue their campaign for honours across multiple events at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.  UPDATE from Glasgow Commonwealth Games Dollar rain for Team Nigeria as Roland Ezuruike received $4,000 for winning Nigeria's first medal (Silver) in Para Powerlifting at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow . pic.twitter.com/egos1Efi5n MR OLAWALE QUADRI (@QualityQuadry) July 24, 2026 The post Commonwealth Games 2026: Roland Ezuruike Wins Nigerias First Medal appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.