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Nigeria’s taekwondo record at the biggest Games.

Olympic taekwondo fighters in action

Checked 30 September 2026

Olympic Games

Nigeria’s taekwondo story at the Olympics began with Emmanuel Oghenejobo’s silver in the Barcelona 1992 demonstration event. Since taekwondo became a medal sport, Nigeria has fought at four Games, and Chika Chukwumerije won bronze in Beijing in 2008.

Nigeria at the Olympic Games in taekwondo
GamesAthleteEventResult
1992 Barcelona (demonstration)Emmanuel OghenejoboMen’s heavyweightSilver
2004 AthensJacob ObiorahMen’s −80 kgRound of 16
2004 AthensChika ChukwumerijeMen’s +80 kgRound of 16 (lost to Pascal Gentil)
2004 AthensPrincess DuduWomen’s +67 kgRound of 16
2008 BeijingChika ChukwumerijeMen’s +80 kgBronze
2008 BeijingIsah Adam MuhammadMen’s −68 kgQuarter-final
2012 LondonChika ChukwumerijeMen’s +80 kgRound of 16
2012 LondonIsah Adam MuhammadMen’s −68 kgRound of 16
2020 TokyoElizabeth AnyanachoWomen’s −67 kgRound of 16
2024 ParisElizabeth AnyanachoWomen’s −67 kgRound of 16

African Games

Nigeria has won taekwondo medals at almost every African Games since the sport’s debut in 1987, when Nigerian fighters took three golds.

Nigeria at the African Games in taekwondo
GamesNigeria’s medalsHighlights
1987 Nairobi3 goldDominic Kim, Anthony Ilukhor and Pius Ilukhor
1991 CairoGoldEmmanuel Oghenejobo (+83 kg)
2003 AbujaBronzeChika Chukwumerije (heavyweight)
2007 AlgiersGoldChika Chukwumerije (+80 kg)
2011 Maputo2 gold, 1 silver, 7 bronzeMohammad Tariq Jamilu gold (−58 kg); Chukwumerije silver (+87 kg)
2015 Brazzaville1 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronzeUzoamaka Otuadinma gold (73 kg)
2019 Rabat1 gold, 5 bronzeChinazum Nwosu gold (−53 kg)
2023 Accra (2024)1 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronzeElizabeth Anyanacho gold (−67 kg)
An African Games-style bout with a spinning kick

Commonwealth Games

Taekwondo is recognised by the Commonwealth Games Federation but has never been on the Games programme, including Glasgow 2026. Nigerian fighters compete instead at the Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships: in 2014 Chika Chukwumerije won silver and Uzoamaka Otuadinma bronze.

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Nigeria’s achievements

Nigeria has made various achievements in the sports of taekwondo and is working hard towards being among the best in the world when it comes to the sport; some of their achievements include but is not limited to;

Nigeria Taekwondo team participated in the taekwondo demonstration event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, competing in the heavyweight division of taekwondo winning a silver medal through Emmanuel Oghenejobo.

One of Nigeria’s taekwondo practitioners, Chika Chukwumerije, won a bronze medal at the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja competing in the men’s heavyweight category.

Nigeria won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics competing in the Men’s +80 Kg event by Chika Chukwumerije.

Also in 2011 All-African Games, Nigeria Chika Chukwumerije won a silver medal in the Men’s +80 Kg category.

Nigeria won a bronze medal through Chinazum Nwosu at the 2018 African Taekwondo Championship held from 27 to 30 March 2018, in Agadir Morocco.

A fighter lands a kick to the body protector

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Quick answers

Taekwondo results: quick answers

How many Olympic medals has Nigeria won in taekwondo?

One official medal: Chika Chukwumerije’s bronze at Beijing 2008. Emmanuel Oghenejobo also won silver in the 1992 demonstration event.

How did Nigeria do in taekwondo at the 2023 African Games?

One gold, three silver and four bronze, with Elizabeth Anyanacho winning the women’s −67 kg title.

Why is there no taekwondo at the Commonwealth Games?

Taekwondo is a recognised Commonwealth sport but has never been included on the Games programme. Commonwealth nations compete instead at the Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships, where Chukwumerije (silver) and Uzoamaka Otuadinma (bronze) won medals in 2014.