Adeshina doubtful for Commonwealth Games

Nigerian record holder in women's high jump, Temitope Adeshina, faces uncertainty regarding her participation in the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. This comes despite a highly successful season in the U.S. collegiate system.

Adeshina concluded the 2026 NCAA season undefeated, securing all available indoor and outdoor titles. Her remarkable run culminated in winning the outdoor title last Saturday in Eugene, Oregon, where she cleared 1.97m on her third attempt. This victory marked her first NCAA Outdoor title.

Despite her excellent form and potential as a medal prospect for Nigeria, the Texas Tech athlete is still considering her options. "I am not sure if I will be competing after the NCAA season, but my sights are already on the next World Championships and the Olympics," Adeshina told Making of Champions. "At the next Olympics, my target is to be on the podium, and I have been working towards that."

Following a disappointing 19th-place finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Adeshina has achieved significant success in collegiate competitions. She set Nigerian national records in 2024 and claimed her first NCAA title in 2025. Adeshina is only the second Nigerian woman to compete in Olympic high jump, following Doreen Amata. Earlier this year, she received the International Student-Athlete Excellence Award at Texas Tech's 2026 Red & Black Gala.

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I am not sure if I will be competing after the NCAA season, but my sights are already on the next World Championships and the Olympics. At the next Olympics, my target is to be on the podium, and I have been working towards that.