The Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium erupted in cheers as Nigeria’s Gafaru Atanda Badmus, Anita Enaruna, Ezekiel Asuquo, and Patience Okon George secured a thrilling gold medal win in the 4x400m mixed relay with a time of 3:16.27. The victory marked a fitting end to an unforgettable evening for Team Nigeria, adding to their impressive medal haul at the Islamic Solidarity Games.
With this win, Nigeria’s medal tally now stands at 29 medals, including 10 Gold, 12 Silver, and 7 Bronze, across various events such as athletics, wrestling, and shot put.
Other standout performances of the night included Esther Kolawole’s dominant gold medal win in the Women’s Freestyle 62kg wrestling, while Damola Ojo and Oyesade Olatoye secured silver medals in the 76kg wrestling and Women’s Shot Put events, respectively. 
As the Games enter their final day, Para-Powerlifting stars Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Roland Ezuruike are set to compete, keeping hopes high for an even stronger finish for Team Nigeria.
The team’s passion, resilience, and spirit have inspired millions back home, and there’s every reason to expect more success in the days ahead.