Commonwealth Games Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/tag/commonwealth-games/ Africa's Elite Sports Daily Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:03:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/sportsdayonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-SportsDay-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Commonwealth Games Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/tag/commonwealth-games/ 32 32 86240109 Commonwealth Games: AFN invites 29 athletes to camp https://sportsdayonline.com/commonwealth-games-afn-invites-29-athletes-to-camp/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:57:55 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150164 Ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland in July, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria(AFN) has invited 29 athletes to the National Sports Commission CWG national camp in Abuja for intense preparation for the games. The athletes made up of 14 male and 15 female were drawn from the result of the just concluded […]

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]]> 150164 AFN Commonwealth Games Trials Earn Praise for Smooth Organisation https://sportsdayonline.com/afn-commonwealth-games-trials-earn-praise-for-smooth-organisation/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:44:20 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150158 The successful staging of the just-concluded Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Commonwealth Games Trials has drawn widespread commendation for the improved organisation, professionalism and timely conclusion of events at the Yaba College of Technology venue. Unlike the previous edition, which was affected by significant delays and saw some events left inconclusive following nightfall on the […]

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]]> 150158 Weightlifters move to Aberdeen for final Commonwealth Games camp https://sportsdayonline.com/weightlifters-move-to-aberdeen-for-final-commonwealth-games-camp/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:57:51 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150114 Nigeria’s weightlifters will depart for Aberdeen, Scotland, on July 2 to begin the final phase of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) intensifies efforts to boost the country’s medal prospects. The federation expressed satisfaction with the ongoing training programme in Abuja, describing the camp as a critical […]

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]]> 150114 Ashe blazes to stunning 9.93s victory at Commonwealth Games trials https://sportsdayonline.com/ashe-blazes-to-stunning-9-93s-victory-at-commonwealth-games-trials/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:12:35 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150101 Favour Oghene Tejiri Ashe delivered a statement performance at the Commonwealth Games Trials, storming to victory in the men’s 100 metres with a personal best and world-class time of 9.93 seconds. The Delta State sprinter produced an explosive run from the blocks and maintained his dominance through the finish line to become the only athlete […]

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]]> 150101 2026 Commonwealth Games Trials In Lagos Enter Final Day https://sportsdayonline.com/2026-commonwealth-games-trials-in-lagos-enter-final-day/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:17:56 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150090 The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games national trials for athletics has entered its final day at the Yabatech Sports Complex with major highlights being the 100m men’s final and the 400m men’s and women’s final. The three day trial event adjuged to be very successful was organized by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) under the […]

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]]> 150090 Ogundiran claims women’s 100m crown as Ezechukwu hits Ben Aghazu Excellence Prize benchmark https://sportsdayonline.com/ogundiran-claims-womens-100m-crown-as-ezechukwu-hits-ben-aghazu-excellence-prize-benchmark/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:19:20 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150073 …As Chukwuebuka wins record fifth title in shot put The women’s 100m final at the Commonwealth Games Trials produced fireworks on Monday at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos, as USA base Blessing Ogundiran sprinted to victory and claimed the Nigerian women’s 100m title. Ogundiran powered through the finish line in an impressive […]

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]]> 150073 Commonwealth Games Trials gather momentum as Day 2 beckons in Lagos https://sportsdayonline.com/commonwealth-games-trials-gather-momentum-as-day-2-beckons-in-lagos/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:38:24 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150062 …Vivian Obadiah and four others make history as the first athletes to win Ben Aghazu Excellent in Athletics …NSC DG expresses satisfaction with the standard of performances …NOC Vice President, Chief Solomon Ogba,l delighted with the quality of competition The 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials got off to an impressive start at the Yabatech Sports […]

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]]> 150062 AFN national trials begin on flying note https://sportsdayonline.com/afn-national-trials-begin-on-flying-note/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:04:16 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150017 The 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials have commenced at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Lagos on a great note with athletes competing across various events. After a one-day shift, the Technical Committee of the AFN eventually jettisoned the earlier qualifying standards and opened up the events to all registered athletes for the trials.z Yabatech Sports Complex […]

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]]> 150017 AFN shifts Commonwealth Games trials to accommodate delayed US-based athletes https://sportsdayonline.com/afn-shifts-commonwealth-games-trials-to-accommodate-delayed-us-based-athletes/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:57:50 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150004 The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has rescheduled the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials by one day to enable athletes affected by severe weather disruptions in the United States to participate in the competition. The trials, originally scheduled to take place from June 20 to June 22 at the Yaba College of […]

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]]> 150004 Badmus sends strong warning ahead of Commonwealth Games trials with PB in Spain https://sportsdayonline.com/badmus-sends-strong-warning-ahead-of-commonwealth-games-trials-with-pb-in-spain/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:08:15 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=149969 With less than 48 hours to the start of the Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos, some of Nigeria’s top athletes are already showing signs of readiness, and one of them is emerging quarter-miler Gafari Badmus. The talented Nigerian sprinter produced a sensational performance on Wednesday at the Meeting International Ciudad de Malaga in Spain, racing […]

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