The Nigerian trio will return to action on Tuesday, July 28, as they battle for places in the final and keep the country’s medal hopes alive in the blue-riband event.

Jhandu Kumar started India's medals tally off at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He won bronze in men's heavyweight para powerlifting.

Nigeria's fortunes soared in the evening session as Esther Nworgu delivered the country's first gold medal of the Games in emphatic fashion.

Nigeria's golden run began with Esther Nworgu, who delivered the country's first gold medal of the Games in the women's lightweight event.