Athletics Federation of Nigeria president, Chief Tonobok Okowa, has praised Tobi Amusan for pushing through injury to win bronze in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He said Nigeria is still proud of the world record holder despite her not keeping the title.
Amusan finished the final in 12.60 seconds on Thursday, even with a knee injury. She placed behind Devynne Charlton from the Bahamas, who won gold in 12.33 seconds, and Megan Simmonds from Jamaica, who took silver in 12.41 seconds.
Okowa called Amusan an ambassador for Nigeria, saying she has always done well for the country. He noted that her injury took away her chance to win another Commonwealth title.
“Amusan is our ambassador; she has always delivered, but for her injury, missed the gold. We are still proud of her,” Okowa said.
Enekwechi's Gold
The AFN president also praised Chukwuebuka Enekwechi after he won Nigeria’s first athletics gold at the Games with a throw of 21.07m in the men’s shot put.
“I feel very excited watching the two medal events. I’m happy Chukwuebuka delivered the gold medal as we begin the countdown to our medals target,” Okowa added.
He thanked the AFN and National Sports Commission for their support to motivate the athletes. He believes Nigeria will win more medals in track and field events.
“They were favourites in their events, and I’m happy the federation and the National Sports Commission have continued to support and motivate the athletes in camp to go for glory. I am confident we will win more medals in the track and field events,” he said.
Amusan’s bronze means she will not win a third straight Commonwealth 100m hurdles title. She had previously won gold at Gold Coast in 2018 and Birmingham in 2022. Enekwechi’s gold gives Nigeria a strong start in the athletics medal race as the AFN looks forward to more success in Glasgow.
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