Glasgow 2026: NSC raises performance bonuses for Team Nigeria athletes

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

NSC chairman  Shehu Dikko said the new package was approved to further motivate Team Nigeria.

According to Dikko ,  gold medal winners will now receive $10,000- $5,000 cash instant reward,  and $5,000 paid directly into their account. 

Silver medalists will get $5,000 — $2,000 cash instantly, and $3,000 paid to their account.

 Bronze medalists will receive $3,000 in total — $1,000 cash instant, and $2,000 paid to their account.”

Dikko further said all three gold medalists from Friday have already received $10,000 each contrary to earlier reports of $8,000.

 The two gold medalists from Saturday, and the silver medalists have also received their instant cash payments of $5,000 and $2,000 respectively.

On coaching incentives, Dikko disclosed that coaches will receive $5,000 if their athlete wins gold.

He further revealed that athletes are on a daily allowance of $200, while coaches receive $250 per day.

There are also special bonuses under special circumstances,” Dikko said, citing the on-the-spot cash reward given to Rilwan Idris yesterday to motivate him from a potential bronze position to gold.

The NSC says the enhanced welfare package is part of efforts to ensure Team Nigeria is fully supported and motivated throughout the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.