Adeshina, Onojuvwevwo land in Glasgow as athletics begins

Nigeria's medal hopes in athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games have arrived in Glasgow, with high jumper Temitope Adeshina and sprinter Ella Onojuvwevwo joining the Team Nigeria camp.

Adeshina, the Nigerian record holder in the women's high jump, is set to compete in her second Commonwealth Games. The 27-year-old, who overcame travel issues to reach Glasgow, had an exceptional 2026 NCAA season, remaining undefeated and securing all available indoor and outdoor titles. With a season's best clearance of 1.97m, she is considered one of Nigeria's strongest contenders in field events.

Onojuvwevwo, a 21-year-old LSU athlete, will make her Commonwealth Games debut. She is expected to participate in the women's 4x400m relay and arrives in strong form, having achieved a season's best of 49.47 seconds in the 400m.

Nigeria's athletics journey commences today with the men's 100m heats, featuring national champion Favour Ashe and Fakorede Adekalu. Miracle Ezechukwu will compete in the women's 100m heats, while Sade Olatoye is entered in the women's hammer throw, and Eucharia Iyiazi will participate in the women's F57 para shot put event.