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Team Nigeria’s athletics contingent has received a major boost ahead of the start of athletics events at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with two of the country’s brightest stars, Ella Onojuvwevwo and Temitope Adeshina, arriving in Glasgow, Scotland.
World-class 400m runner Ella Onojuvwevwo joined her teammates on Sunday, bringing renewed excitement and confidence to the Nigerian camp ahead of Monday’s opening day of athletics competitions at Scotstoun Stadium.
The 21-year-old, currently ranked 18th in the women’s 400m world rankings, arrived with a broad smile as she received a warm welcome from teammates and officials.
His presence immediately lifted the mood in the camp as Nigeria ramped up preparations for the Games.
Onojuvwevwo heads to Glasgow in fine form after clocking a season-best time of 49.47 seconds in the single-lap event, underlining his status as one of Nigeria’s leading medal prospects.
Also joining the squad are high jump star Temitope Adeshina, whose arrival has further boosted Team Nigeria’s hopes of a successful campaign.
The three-time Nigerian champion is currently ranked 13th in the world and holds the national high jump record with a season’s best jump of 1.97m. Full of confidence, Adeshina’s presence has added optimism within the Nigerian camp.
With the arrival of both athletes, Team Nigeria now looks well positioned as the athletics program begins on Monday 27 July at Scotstoun Stadium, where the country’s stars will begin their quest for Commonwealth Games medals.
