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Nigeria Leads Weightlifting with Three Golds at Commonwealth Games

7/28/2026

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Nigeria topped the weightlifting medals table with three golds on day two of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Rafiatu Lawal (women’s 58 kg) and Edidiong Umoafia (men’s 71 kg) each won gold, with Umoafia out-snatching rivals by 5 kg.
Muhammad Erry claimed gold in the men’s 79 kg with lifts of 147-184-331.
Chris Murray earned bronze in the men’s 79 kg after a long injury layoff.

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Nigeria topped the weightlifting medals table with three golds on day two of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Rafiatu Lawal (women’s 58 kg) and Edidiong Umoafia (men’s 71 kg) each won gold, with Umoafia out-snatching rivals by 5 kg.
Muhammad Erry claimed gold in the men’s 79 kg with lifts of 147-184-331.
Chris Murray earned bronze in the men’s 79 kg after a long injury layoff.