British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has hosted a reception in Abuja to celebrate Team Nigeria’s outstanding performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Nigeria emerged as the highest-ranked African nation at the Games and finished among the overall top 10, winning 24 medals — 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze.
Montgomery praised the athletes, coaches and officials for their talent, dedication and resilience, noting that sport continues to strengthen ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, described the team’s performance as a source of national pride and pledged continued support to help Nigerian athletes build on their success at future international competitions.
The reception brought together athletes, coaches, National Sports Commission and Nigerian Olympic Committee officials, as well as representatives of the British High Commission.
