CommonWealth Games 2026: Ayomide Hassan Exits Boxing Event After Round Of 32 Defeat

CommonWealth Games 2026: Ayomide Hassan Exits Boxing Event After Round Of 32 Defeat

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Ayomide Foly Hassan has been eliminated from the men's 70kg boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after suffering a Round of 32 defeat to Lesotho's Refiloe Thai, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Hassan was beaten 4-0 on points in the preliminary contest, with Thai producing a composed performance to secure victory and book a place in the Round of 16.

The result brings an end to Hassan's campaign at the Games, while Thai advances to the next stage of the competition as Lesotho continues its challenge in the boxing event.