Commonwealth Games gold medallist Esther Nworgu says winning gold in the Women’s Lightweight Para Powerlifting event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games meant everything to her, crediting the National Sports Commission’s support for creating the right environment for Team Nigeria to succeed, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Nworgu, who claimed gold with a Games record lift of 119.0kg, said months of meticulous preparation and unwavering backing from the Commission had inspired her to deliver one of the finest performances of her career.
Speaking after her victory at the SEC Armadillo, she said every athlete had arrived in Glasgow determined to justify the confidence placed in them.
“We came here prepared, and the National Sports Commission did a lot. They spent a lot to get us here, and I personally had to put in my best to make sure we made Nigeria proud,” Nworgu said, describing the Commonwealth Games as one of
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