27/07/2026
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Esther Nwogu has powered her way to the gold medal in the Womenβs Lightweight Para Powerlifting event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, breaking the Games record with a breathtaking 118kg firstβattempt lift.
Her compatriot, Esther Onyema, claimed the silver medal, sealing a historic Nigerian double podium finish in the 50kg category.
For Nwogu, the victory is the latest and brightest jewel in a career already adorned with international honours. The Ukwa Westβborn athlete, who represents Abia State, won silver at the Paris 2024 Paralympics in the womenβs 41kg event. At the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, she added another silver medal to her collection.
A devoted member of the Seventhβday Adventist Church, Nwogu has consistently attributed her strength and resilience to her faith. Her journey has been one of quiet determination, rising from national acclaimβshe was crowned National Sports Festival champion and world record holderβto global recognition.
Her gold medal performance in Glasgow not only amplifies her status as one of Nigeriaβs finest paraβathletes but also cements her place in Commonwealth Games history. As she stood atop the podium, the Nigerian anthem rang out for a champion who has proven that faith, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence can move mountainsβand break records.
Glasgow 2026 will be remembered as the Games where Esther Nwogu, a daughter of Abia and a woman of faith, lifted her nation to glory.