Team Nigeria Athletics delivered a blistering performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, sweeping gold, silver, and bronze in a dominant display that electrified the stadium and underscored the nation’s growing momentum on the track.
The highlight of the night came from the women’s 4x100m relay team of Bada Toyin, Ezechukwu Miracle, Omokwe Maria, and Nweke Cynthia, who stormed to gold with a powerful and coordinated run. Their smooth baton exchanges and explosive finishing kick showcased Nigeria’s renowned relay strength and technical discipline.
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Veteran quartermiler Patience Okon George added to the medal haul with a brilliant silver in the women’s 400m, executing her signature late surge to outpace several top contenders.
In the men’s 400m final, Badmus Gafari battled through a highly competitive field to secure a hard-earned bronze, further boosting Nigeria’s presence on the podium.
Buoyed by the team’s outstanding showing, Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, expressed deep satisfaction with the athletes’ performance.
“This is a sign of glad tidings,” Okowa said. “We are using the Games to shape up for the Commonwealth Games, the Confederation of African Athletics Championships, and ultimately the 2028 Olympic Games.”
With every stride and every podium finish, Team Nigeria sent a clear message from Riyadh: the green-and-white is sharpening its competitive edge, and global rivals should take notice.
Nigeria has now amassed nine medals in track and field at the Games, including two gold—from the women’s 4x100m and the mixed 4x400m relay—alongside four silver and three bronze medals.
On a night marked by fire, focus, and flawless execution, Team Nigeria didn’t just participate—they dominated.
