The Judo Federation of Nigeria has announced its complete commitment to the National Sports Commission\u2019s performance-focused programme for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, pledging support for Team Nigeria\u2019s medal ambitions in Glasgow.<\/p>\n
Federation president Dr. Musa Oshodi made the promise after a high-level meeting with NSC Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade in Abuja. The discussion also involved federation officials working through final preparations ahead of the Games, set to run from July 23 to August 2.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the engagement, Dr. Oshodi said the federation is prepared to match the Commission\u2019s urgency immediately, starting with a domestic training camp scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 9. He added that this will be followed by an overseas camp in Aberdeen, Scotland.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are fully aligned with the NSC mandate. Glasgow 2026 is not about showing up for us, it is about taking places on the podium,\u201d Dr. Oshodi stated. \u201cThe Director General has set the direction clearly \u2014 athlete welfare comes first, discipline is non-negotiable, and results will be the final measure. Judo will not be left behind in this new chapter of Nigerian sport.\u201d<\/p>\n
He further explained that the federation has revisited Nigeria\u2019s prior Commonwealth Games showings, pinpointed both technical and logistical shortcomings, and established new structures intended to close those gaps ahead of the next edition.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe era of last-minute preparations and empty excuses is finished. Our athletes will report early to camp, undergo medical screening, have their techniques sharpened, and be mentally ready for what comes next,\u201d Dr. Oshodi added. \u201cAberdeen provides the right setting for us to fine-tune our preparation for Glasgow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Oshodi also praised the NSC for placing athlete welfare and operational planning at the centre of its approach, arguing that such attention should translate into a competitive advantage for Nigerian judokas.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen athletes are cared for properly, performance tends to follow. The NSC is laying the foundation, and our responsibility as a federation is to strengthen it through accountability and professional standards,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Nigeria\u2019s judo programme has long been a reliable source of medals at the Commonwealth Games, and Dr. Oshodi expressed confidence that Glasgow will deliver even greater returns than earlier tournaments.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigerian judo is prepared. We have the talent, we have a plan, and now we also have the Commission\u2019s backing. Our message to Nigerians is straightforward: expect discipline, expect hard competition, and expect medals from Glasgow,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
The NSC has confirmed that Team Nigeria\u2019s overseas training camp will take place in Aberdeen, citing the city\u2019s top-level facilities, weather conditions broadly similar to those in Glasgow, and its closeness to the competition venue. With more than 70 nations and territories expected to participate across over 20 sports, the 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to feature a wide field of competitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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