President Bola Tinubu urges Team Nigeria to surpass the country’s best-ever performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. According to multiple reports, Tinubu calls on athletes to aim to break the existing national record and achieve success through discipline, talent, and hard work. Both outlets also say the President links the target of improving results with a focus on sports integrity.
Tinubu warns athletes against doping and stresses the importance of competing cleanly. The message is presented as guidance for Team Nigeria ahead of the Games, encouraging athletes to rely on legitimate preparation and performance rather than banned substances. The reports frame the appeal as both a sporting target—improving Nigeria’s standing at the Commonwealth Games—and a conduct-related reminder for competitors to uphold fair play.
There are no details in the reports cited about specific events, medal targets, or an announced support programme, but the overall thrust is that Tinubu wants Nigeria to perform better than its previous record while maintaining compliance with anti-doping rules.
