AFN releases schedule for Commonwealth Games trials

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially announced the timetable for the 2026 Commonwealth Games Trials. This crucial three-day event, running from June 20 to 22 in Lagos, will determine which Nigerian athletes earn a place on the national team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

The trials promise a packed schedule featuring a wide array of track and field disciplines. The opening day includes finals for the women's 5,000m and men's discus, alongside heats for the 100m and 400m races. Spectators can also look forward to finals in the men's high jump, women's long jump, women's shot put, and 800m events.

Day two, June 21, will see race walkers compete in the 10,000m events, while field athletes vie for honors in the javelin, triple jump, and hammer throw. The day's track events will build anticipation with the 400m hurdles heats and the highly anticipated 100m and 400m semi-finals for both men and women, concluding with the exciting 100m finals.

The final day, June 22, will feature heats for the 110m hurdles, 100m hurdles, and 200m races. The competition will culminate in a thrilling afternoon session with finals for the 400m hurdles, javelin, high jump, 1,500m, discus, and the 400m races, before concluding with the sprint hurdles and 200m finals, marking the athletes' final push for qualification.