Jessica Oji wins silver on Commonwealth Games debut for Team Nigeria
Jessica Oji announced herself on the international stage with an outstanding performance, claiming the silver medal in the women's Shot Put at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
The 19-year-old delivered a season-best throw of 17.87m to secure second place.
She became the first Nigerian woman to win a Commonwealth Games Shot Put medal since Vivian Chukwuemeka's historic achievement at Melbourne 2006.
Oji's remarkable debut marks another proud moment for Team Nigeria, highlighting the country's continued strength in field events on the Commonwealth stage.
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