President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, commending the athletes and officials for representing the country with honour, dignity and pride.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the Nigerian contingent for its resilience and determination throughout the competition.
“Whether on the podium or through courageous performances in the competition, every member of Team Nigeria has represented our nation with honour, dignity and pride,” Tinubu said.
He also expressed appreciation to the coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators and other support staff whose contributions ensured Nigeria’s successful participation at the Games.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I express profound appreciation to our athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators and all those whose dedication and sacrifice made Nigeria’s participation at the Games possible,” he added.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening sports development through sustained investment in sporting infrastructure, institutions and athlete development programmes.
“My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to invest in sports development, strengthen our sporting institutions, improve training facilities and create greater opportunities for our talented athletes to excel on the continental and global stage,” he said.
Team Nigeria concluded the Games with 24 medals comprising 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze, finishing seventh on the overall medals table and emerging as Africa’s highest-ranked nation.
Tinubu described the achievement as one of Nigeria’s finest performances at the Commonwealth Games, attributing the success to the athletes’ hard work, discipline and perseverance.
He said the experience gained by the athletes would provide a solid foundation for greater accomplishments in future international competitions while inspiring young Nigerians to embrace the values of dedication, excellence and national service.
The President also commended the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their continued efforts in promoting sports development and supporting Nigerian athletes.
He urged Team Nigeria to remain focused and continue striving for greater success on the global stage.
