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CWG 2026: Nigeria Surge Ahead In Para-powerlifting To Take Early Lead In Medal Race
Bonnie Bunyau Gustin: Nigeria surged to the top of the medal table after a stellar performance in the first two sessions on the first day of competitions at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday.
Nigeria dominated the Para Powerlifting competitions with Esther Nworgu and Esther Oyema winning gold and silver respectively in the Women's Lightweight, while Roland Ezuruike took silver earlier in the day in the Men's Lightweight event.
Nigeria lead the medal table with one gold and two silver medals, with England second with two medals -- one gold and one bronze. Malaysia are third with one bronze.
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