Nyong Adds Another Silver to Team Nigeria’s Haul in Weightlifting

Team Nigeria's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, was bolstered by Ruth Asuquo Nyong's silver medal performance in the women's 48kg weightlifting event. The 20-year-old lifter secured the second-place finish on Sunday, adding to Nigeria's three gold and three silver medals from the opening day.

Nyong's performance included a successful 71kg and 75kg lift in the Snatch, though she failed on a 77kg attempt. In the Clean and Jerk, she faced challenges with two failed attempts at 93kg before successfully lifting the same weight on her third try. Her combined total of 168 points in both disciplines marked a new personal best, signaling her ambition for gold in future competitions.

The gold medal in the 48kg category went to India's Mirabai Chanu Saikhom, who achieved lifts of 85kg and 105kg for a total of 190 points. Malaysia's Irene Jane Henry took the bronze with a total of 167 points.

In other weightlifting events, Malaysia's Bin Qasdan Mohanad Aniq claimed gold in the men's 60kg category with a games record of 273 points, while India's Rishikanta Singh Chinambam secured silver with 264 points. Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya earned bronze with a score of 260.

Looking ahead, the weightlifting competition continues with Nigerian athletes Favour Omonigho Agboro, Rafiatu Lawal, Edidiong Joseph Umoafia, and Onome Omolola Didih scheduled to compete. Meanwhile, Nigeria's men's 3x3 basketball team kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a narrow 20-19 victory over Guyana. This win followed a mixed run of results, including an opening win against the Cayman Islands and three subsequent defeats, making the victory crucial for their progression from Pool A.