The 2026 Commonwealth Games begins Thursday July 23rd, in Glasgow, Scotland.
The competition is a multi-sports event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations– countries that have colonial and historical relationship with United Kingdom.
It began in 1950 and since then, a total of 22 editions had taken place.
This edition is the 4th to be hosted in Scotland, following those of 1970 and 1986 in Edinburgh, as well as 2014 in Glasgow.
This year’s Commonwealth Games is the first to hold since the death of former Head of Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth and the ascension of King Charles.
For this year, the 74 countries that make up the Commonwealth family are all expected to take part, to be represented by about 3,000 Athletes who will feature in 10 sports.
The ten sports on offer in Glasgow are 3×3 Basketball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Bowls, Boxing, Cycling, Judo, Netball, Swimming and Weightlifting, with at least 8 of the sports to also feature events for para athletes.
Two African countries, Gabon and Togo are expected to make their debut after joining the Commonwealth family in 2022.
Nigeria took part in Commonwealth Games for the first time in 1950 and had since then taken part in a total of 15 editions.
Team Nigeria has won a total of 82 gold, 84 silver and 105 bronze medals across the 15 editions.
For this year, Team Nigeria will include 72 athletes who will also take part in ten sports.
The competition will end on the 2nd of August.
