…sent to the people coached on behalf of Baptiste - the 200m gold medallist at the 2010 Commonwealth Games - in which he resigned from the position, citing unspecified ill health. A source at the Moroccan Ministry of Justice confirmed to BBC Sport that Baptiste was arrested in Marrakech in May, has subsequently been con…
…4. UK ex-Commonwealth champion Baptiste found jailed in Morocco Former Commonwealth Games 200m champion Leon Baptiste has been jailed in Morocco after being convicted in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor. The development ends weeks of uncertainty surrounding the whereabouts of the former British sprinter.…
…failed to return home with their national teams following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Police Scotland confirmed that it had received reports concerning a number of athletes who remained “unaccounted for” after the 11-day sporting event ended on Sunday. Among those reportedly missing are fo…
Four Ugandan boxers go missing after competing in Commonwealth Games in Glasgow An immigration probe has been launched after four Ugandan boxers went missing after competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The sporting news website NBS Sport said that members of the team did not rejoin the delegation before their…
2026 Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria's silver medal downgraded to bronze Team Nigeria's men's 4x100m relay team has been stripped of its silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada's successful appeal against its disqualification, resulting in the Nigerian quartet being downgraded to bronze. The Nigerian…
…historic gold medal victory of Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, said, “Nathaniel delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, dominating the men’s 400 metres hurdles final to cross the finish line in 4…
Australia has tightened its grip on the medal table at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, opening a commanding lead as just over half of the participating teams have secured medals with the competition entering its closing stages. The latest medal standings released on Saturday as obtained by PUNCH Online…
…Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel clinched gold in the 400m hurdles final at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday night. Nathaniel stormed to a resounding victory in 48.47s, beating England’s Jake Minshull, who ran 48.99s for silver, while Jamaica’s Assinie Wilson came third in 49.22s. The national record holder mak…
…Amusan, on Thursday won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending her reign as Commonwealth champion. Amusan, who won gold medals at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, was aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive Commonwealth titl…
Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's grandson, Aziz Abdul disqualified for Commonwealth Games for headbutting opponent Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's grandson has made the news at the 2026 Commonwealth Games for all the wrong reasons. Aziz Abdul, 25, was disqualified in the third round (90+kg) after he appeared to he…
…disappointment after missing out on a medal in the women’s hammer throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, but insists she remains motivated to return stronger after the setback, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Olatoye finished eighth with a best throw of 63.27m, unable to challenge the leading contender…
…bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. NSC chairman Shehu Dikko said the new package was approved to further motivate Team Nigeria. According to Dikko , gold medal winners will now receive $10,000- $5,000 cash instant reward, and $5,000 p…
Team Nigeria kicked off their men’s 3×3 basketball campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a 21-17 victory over the Cayman Islands, boosting their hopes of a strong outing in the competition. Nigeria delivered an impressive display in the fast-paced contest, controlling key moments of the game to claim the win in…
…million) in performance rewards after an impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team's strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nigeria's first gold medal of the Games. In photos and clips from the…
…sprint star, Favour Ashe, says he is mentally and physically prepared for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for the multi-sport event, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 100m and 4x100m relay specialist, popularly known as “The Nigerian Nightmare”, said the national…