Nigeria’s national shot-put record holder Jessica Oji has praised Team Nigeria’s final training camp ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, describing it as one of the best preparation environments she has experienced in her athletics career.
The British-born thrower, who switched her international allegiance to Nigeria in 2025, said the quality of the facilities, accommodation and overall organisation has given athletes every opportunity to prepare at the highest level before the Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Oji is one of the newest additions to Team Nigeria’s athletics squad and is expected to strengthen the country’s medal prospects in the women’s shot put after setting a new Nigerian national record shortly after making the switch.
“The facilities and accommodation have been excellent. Everything has been put in place for us to prepare properly, and it’s one of the best camps I’ve experienced,” Oji said.
The 24-year-old expressed appreciation to the National Sports Commission (NSC) for creating a professional environment that allows athletes to focus entirely on their performances rather than off-field challenges.
Rather than setting specific expectations for the competition, Oji said her priority is to deliver her best performance when the event begins.
“I’m not putting any pressure on myself with targets. My focus is to compete at my best, and if I do that, hopefully it will be enough to win a medal for Team Nigeria,” she added.
Since choosing to represent Nigeria, Oji has quickly established herself as one of the country’s leading field athletes, bringing valuable international experience and strengthening Team Nigeria’s ambitions ahead of major championships.
The shot putter is expected to make her Commonwealth Games debut later this month, where she will be aiming to build on her recent progress and contribute to Team Nigeria’s medal campaign in Glasgow.
