Team Nigeria has entered the last stage of its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, moving into the Aberdeen Sports Village with 18 days remaining before the multi-sport event begins.
The athletes and officials are set to train at the venue for three weeks, before the group relocates to the Games Village in Glasgow for the final build-up.
Quick facts
- Team Nigeria has started the final preparation phase for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- The contingent is based at Aberdeen Sports Village with 18 days to go until the Games start.
- Training in Aberdeen will last for three weeks before moving to the Games Village in Glasgow.
- National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade said the emphasis is on giving athletes the best possible training environment.
- Aberdeen Sports Village is described as having internationally accredited athletics and aquatics facilities, plus recovery and high-performance gym options.
- By the end of Saturday’s activities, 18 additional athletes had arrived in Aberdeen, with more athletes and officials expected soon.
National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade said the focus of this final stretch is to make sure athletes have access to the strongest training setup available.
“Aberdeen Sports Village provides facilities that align with the top international benchmarks, and we are certain our athletes will take full advantage of this final preparation window. We remain hopeful for Team Nigeria’s performance in Glasgow and wish every athlete a campaign free from injury and full of success,” Olopade said.
The Aberdeen Sports Village is presented as Scotland’s leading sports, fitness and lifestyle destination. It features an internationally accredited athletics track, a UK Athletics-accredited indoor athletics centre, and an aquatics facility built to Olympic standards.
Beyond the track and pool, the complex includes a high-performance gymnasium, recovery services, and multi-sport indoor halls. The venue has also staged major international events and is widely used as a training base by elite athletes from around the world.
Camp update
Team Nigeria’s camp is continuing to expand. By the close of activities on Saturday, 18 more athletes had arrived in Aberdeen, with additional athletes and officials expected to join the delegation over the next few days.
