Roland Ezuruike Wins Nigeria’s First Medal at Glasgow 2026

Nigeria’s Roland Ezuruike has won the country’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after claiming silver in the men’s Lightweight Group A Para Powerlifting event.

Ezuruike produced a strong performance and came close to winning the gold medal. He made two successful lifts before attempting a Games record 190kg on his final lift.

However, he was unable to complete the record attempt and settled for the silver medal.

The Nigerian para powerlifter finished the competition with 153.9 points, earning Team Nigeria its first podium finish of the Games.

His silver medal gives Nigeria a positive start to its medal campaign as the country’s athletes continue to compete for honours in Glasgow.