NGNigeria has announced a 25-member squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place in Lagos from August 9 to 14 at Rugby School Nigeria in Eko Atlantic City. The team includes 12 para fencers and 13 able-bodied athletes, with notable figures such as UK-based sabreur Folayemi Akinyosoye, who will lead the men’s sabre team, and rising star Adebodunrin Thomas. The squad features both experienced athletes and emerging talents, with the national coach expressing confidence in their ability to compete successfully under home support. This event marks the first time Nigeria hosts a senior Commonwealth fencing championship and the first such event in Africa.
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