Nigeria, July 20 -- Nigeria's reigning Commonwealth champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo and sprint star Kayinsola Ajayi are among a galaxy of elite athletes confirmed for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, organisers announced on Sunday.

With just days to the opening ceremony on 23 July, organisers unveiled a star-studded list featuring Olympic, Paralympic and world champions from across the Commonwealth who will compete for 215 gold medals over 11 days of competition.

For Team Nigeria, attention will centre on Oluwafemiayo, the women's heavyweight para powerlifting world record holder, who returns to defend the Commonwealth title she won in Birmingham four years ago.

The multiple Paralympic and world champion is chasing another gold med...