Ezuruike earns Nigeria's first Commonwealth medal
Nigeria opened its medal account at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Roland Ezuruike won the country’s first medal, a silver in the Men’s Lightweight Para Powerlifting with 153.9 points and a near-record 190kg lift, earning a $4,000 total prize under the NSC scheme, while the 3×3 basketball team also secured Nigeria’s first win at the event. Ezuruike’s podium effort sets a strong early tone for Team Nigeria’s campaign as other athletes featured in the day’s program include Ibrahim Dauda’s strong lift and Nigeria’s ongoing swimming and other events.
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About Mark Swan
Mark Swan is a British Paralympic powerlifter. He won a silver medal representing Great Britain at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and a gold medal for England at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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