Blessing Ogundiran has been ruled out of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games due to health challenges, dealing another blow to Team Nigeria’s athletics campaign after Israel Okon was also forced to withdraw through injury.
Her absence reduces Nigeria’s options in the women’s sprints, with Rosemary Chukwuma and teenage debutant Miracle Ezechukwu now carrying the nation’s hopes in the 100m.
Despite the setback, Team Nigeria still heads into a pivotal day on the track with strong medal prospects.
Favour Ashe, Kayinsola Ajayi and Nicholas Fakorede have all progressed to the men’s 100m semi-finals, while Chukwuma and Ezechukwu remain in contention in the women’s event as Nigeria looks to add to its impressive medal haul in Glasgow.
Source: Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC Media Centre)
