Nigeria in the Commowelath Games 2010, India

The Federal Republic of Nigeria joined the Commonwealth in 1960 (suspended during the 1995-99 period). Bordering Benin, Cameroon, Niger and Chad this hugely populated nation lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
Nigeria made it's debut in the Games in 1950 winning a silver in the Mens High Jump competition. Medal success has been achieved in every Games that they have taken part in with Victoria in 1994 being the most successful to date with 37 podium places bringing 11 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze. Success has traditionally come in six sporting disciplines with athletics and boxing being good sources of medals. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne the Nigerians took home 17 medals with 3 of their 4 gold medals won by elite athletes with a disability.
The country's National Olympic Committee was established in 1951 and they have responsibility for organising Nigeria's participation in the Commonwealth Games.