Commonwealth Games: Australia widen lead as Nigeria stay fifth on medal table

Australia has solidified its dominant position at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, leading the medal table with a substantial margin. As the competition enters its final stages, Australia has amassed 128 medals, including an impressive 55 gold, 30 silver, and 43 bronze.

England and Canada are positioned second and third, respectively. England holds 80 medals with 17 gold, while Canada also has 17 gold medals but trails with 15 silver and 21 bronze for a total of 53. Host nation Scotland is in fourth place with 34 medals, including 10 gold.

Nigeria continues to be the top-performing African nation, currently sitting in fifth place overall. The Nigerian contingent has secured 18 medals, comprising nine gold, six silver, and three bronze. Other African nations like South Africa and Kenya are also present on the medal table, but Nigeria leads the continent's performance at this year's Games.

The Games have seen a significant disparity in medal counts, with only 38 out of 74 participating nations having secured at least one medal. This highlights Australia's exceptional performance, with its 55 gold medals representing nearly a third of all golds awarded to medal-winning teams. Despite the dominance of traditional powerhouses, smaller nations like Grenada and The Bahamas have celebrated single gold medals, showcasing inspiring achievements.