Nigeria Emerges Top African Nation, Finishes Third at 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championship

Fencing Federation President Adeyinka Samuel Relishes Successful Hosting Of Commonwesalth Championship

The President of the Fencing Federation of Nigeria, Adeyinka Samuel is relishing the country’s successful hosting of this year’s Commonwealth championship, which he said ended in Lagos without any hitches, after six days of intense competition involving 20 countries. Sports247 reports further that Samuel was also excited that Nigeria – with a haul of 24 medals (one gold, five silver and 18 bronze) – emerged as the best African nation, and third …

Nigeria Emerges Top African Nation, Finishes Third at 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championship

By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News Nigeria has emerged as the best African nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, finishing third overall with 24 medals. Team Nigeria won one gold, five silver and 18 bronze medals at the six-day championship, which featured athletes from 20 Commonwealth countries. India finished ahead of Nigeria on the overall standings. The historic performance was highlighted by 17-year-old Oghenegaren O…

Massey fences his way to four medals in Commonwealth Championships

Aberystwyth Fencing Club coach Oliver Massey returned from the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Nigeria with four medals, including two golds for Wales