As Expected: Enekwechi Delivers Gold for Nigeria at Commonwealth Games
As expected, Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi lived up to his billing by winning the men’s shot put gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The Nigerian star produced a brilliant throw of 21.07 metres in the fifth round to secure the Commonwealth title after a closely contested final.
Enekwechi finished ahead of New Zealand’s Tom Walsh, who settled for the silver medal with a best throw of 21.03m, while England’s Scott Lincoln claimed bronze after recording 20.99m.
The gold medal is another major milestone in Enekwechi’s career and further confirms his status as one of Africa’s leading field athletes.
His victory also adds to Nigeria’s growing medal haul at the Commonwealth Games, with the country’s athletes continuing to impress across different events.
