Madias Ngake prepares for Commonwealth Games after Olympic exclusion
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Madias Ngake, a weightlifter previously representing Cameroon, is set to compete for England at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Ngake was awarded an Olympic medal for London 2012 seven years late after other competitors were disqualified for doping, but she has never held the medal due to her decision to remain in the UK for safety reasons. Following years of hardship, including living on the streets, Ngake is returning to international competition as a symbol of resilience and hope. The upcoming event marks a significant moment in her athletic career and personal journey.
- •Ngake represents England at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- •She has not returned to Cameroon since London 2012.
- •Ngake lived in hardship after competing in the Olympics.
- •She aims to change perceptions of female athletes in Cameroon.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
- 5:23 AMBBC Sport — The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
"The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.
"The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:23 AMThe athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 5:23 AMThe athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.
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