Glasgow 2026 Day 1: Records, Golds & Historic Moments

The opening day of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games produced unforgettable moments as athletes delivered record-breaking performances across multiple sports.

Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo claims the Para Powerlifting Heavyweight World Record! 👏🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/f3v7Li4aqN

— Glasgow 2026 (@Glasgow_2026) July 24, 2026

Nigeria emerged as the early leader on the medal table with one gold and two silver medals in Para Powerlifting. Esther Nworgu clinched gold in the Women's Lightweight category, while teammate Esther Oyema secured silver. Roland Ezuruike added another silver in the Men's Lightweight event to strengthen Nigeria's impressive start.

Host nation Scotland celebrated its first medal in spectacular fashion as Duncan Scott claimed gold in the Men's 200m Individual Medley. Scott's winning time of 1:56.38 not only earned Scotland its first medal of the Games but also established a new Commonwealth Games record.

🥇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 GOLD FOR SCOTLAND! 🥇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿@Dunks_Scott wins the home nation's first gold of the Commonwealth Games! 🙌

...and sets a Games record in the Men's 200m Medley 🆕#Glasgow2026 pic.twitter.com/qBuOccZ8PA

— Glasgow 2026 (@Glasgow_2026) July 24, 2026

The first gold medal of Glasgow 2026 went to England's Mark Swan in the Men's Lightweight Para Powerlifting event. Swan admitted he initially believed he had finished third after failing on his final lift before learning he had secured the gold medal.

Australia also enjoyed a successful opening in Men's 3x3 Basketball. The Birmingham 2022 silver medallists defeated New Zealand 21-15, pulling away in the closing minutes to begin their campaign with an important victory.

World record broken! 🇳🇬

Folashade Oluwafemiayo twice broke the Para Powerlifting heavyweight division world record in the +86kg category, finishing with a sensational 175kg lift 🥇 pic.twitter.com/O2FnBmlRKC

— Glasgow 2026 (@Glasgow_2026) July 24, 2026

World records tumbled on the very first day as Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo produced a sensational performance in the Women's +86kg Para Powerlifting category.

Immaculate vibes and records broken at the SEC Armadillo today ✨

Para Powerlifting presenting partner @Amul_Coop 💪 pic.twitter.com/A29aEqEclF

— Glasgow 2026 (@Glasgow_2026) July 24, 2026

She broke the world record twice by lifting 172kg and then 175kg on her way to the gold medal. Her teammate Rita Ferdinand also made history by lifting 158kg, setting a new world record in the Women's +79kg category while winning silver.

Australia dominated the swimming events to finish Day 1 of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the top of the medal table with 13 medals, including six golds. Nigeria climbed to second after an outstanding Para Powerlifting campaign, while hosts Scotland, England and Canada completed the top five.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games – Day 1 Medal Table (Top 5)

With medals, records, and memorable performances already making headlines, Glasgow 2026 has begun in spectacular style, setting the stage for an exciting fortnight of Commonwealth Games competition.