Esiovwa-Thompson Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal at Commonwealth Fencing Championships

Olakunle Adewale Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson yesterday made history at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s U-23 epee at Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Lagos.

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August 10, 2026 · 01:21 · 5 min read

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Esiovwa-Thompson Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal at Commonwealth Fencing Championships