2026 Commonwealth Games: Ghana Stars Azamati and Saminu Lead 17 Qualifiers into 100m Semifinals
Ghana’s sprint stars Benjamin Azamati and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu led the qualifiers as 17 athletes advanced to the men’s 100m semifinals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Azamati clocked 10.00 seconds to equal his season’s best, while Saminu ran 10.01 seconds as both Ghanaian sprinters topped their respective heats.
England’s Elliot Jones was third-fastest overall in 10.07 seconds, with Australia’s Edward Nketia and Lesotho’s Mojela Koneshe also recording 10.07 seconds.
Nigeria’s Favour Ashe also advanced after running 10.10 seconds, while compatriot Adekalu Fakorede qualified with a time of 10.21 seconds.
Wales’ Jeremiah Azu, Antigua and Barbuda’s Cejhae Greene and Jamaica’s Rohan Watson were among the other leading qualifiers.
The 17th and final qualifying position went to Barbados’ Kuron Griffith, who clocked 10.24 seconds. The qualifying athletes will return for the men’s 100m semifinals on Tuesday as they battle for places in the final.
