02/06/2025
22nd NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL END IN STYLE AS GOVERNOR: DAPO ABIODUN MARK 65th BIRTHDAY
Following a successful National Sport Festival that featured all the Thirty-Six States including FCT, Abuja; between 16th to 31st of May, so much has been achieved through sportsmanship; reunion; team work; unity; increase GDP; togetherness; growth; competitiveness; record breaking and upsets in various venues at the Gateway Games.
Among sporting events: Abula, Athletics, Ayo, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Dart, Deaf Athletics, Deaf Badminton, Deaf Table Tennis, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, Kungfu, Para-athletics, Para-Table Tennis, Para-Powerlifting, Scrabble, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wheelchair Basketball, Wrestling and Dambe.
However, the eventful, historical, remarkable also, glamorous Opening and Closing Ceremony that witnessed massive audience, millions of spectators were thrilled by Hip-hop artists like; Wande Coal Asa Obisouth Davido amongst others. In addition, the highlights are sensational Athletics champion's who displayed exceptional skills and talents during the Relays, Hurdles; Mix-Relays; 100 meters 200 meters finals at the prestigeous MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Meanwhile, icing on the cake was Prince Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun - MFR Executive Governor; (Birthday Celebration) that coincide with grand finale ceremony, thereby giving everyone a memorable, indelible, cherished moment.
His excellency, didn't just dance better than everyone else but also, gave a wonderful speech, thanked all and sandry for making 29th May, unforgettable experience at Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Fascinatingly, they didn't host the Africa biggest sporting fiesta, but successfully emerge 2nd position overall as Delta State Government clinched 1st and Bayelsa 3rd respectively.
Apart from the rich cultural heritage display by the people of 'Egbaland' and other ethnicities in the State; magnificent fireworks, giving Enugu State (2026) hosting right for September; local delicacy and drinks including souvenirs was dole out to each person that graced the occasion.
Incredibly, honorable Bukola Olapade led LOC and MOC has brought re-vitalization, reviving, inexplicable vibes into the 22nd National Sport Festival with e-Sport, Flying Football and Arm-Wrestling been showcased and demonstrated.
Credence and applaud must be given to all participating teams most especially, team Bayelsa contingents that was led by World Champion and Olympian: Daniel Igali (Nigeria Wrestling Federation) two-time President; academic scholar; successful lawmaker; stakeholder in the Sporting Industry just like team Delta who remain undisputed.
More over, astute leader's like: Sam Ocheho (Nigeria Handball Federation); Engr. Ni**od (Nigeria Volleyball Federation); Navy Captain O.B Ayoade (Nigeria Shooting Federation); Barrister Francis Orbih (Nigeria Badminton Federation); Dr. Ademola Are (Nigeria Rugby Federation) were all present to motivate, supervise, inspire, mentor their Athletes, Secretaries, Coaches, Technical Directors to victory!
Nothwithestanding, States must prepare their athletes adequately; dole out impressive incentives and monitor performances, because the games are beyond winning Medals but earning a living as professional.
Meanwhile, thousands of venors, numerous sponsors, private cooperations and individuals have benefitted from this laudable, commendable initiatives throughout the Two Weeks in Abeokuta; Remo; Sagamu amongst other locations in the rocky and hills fill State.
In summary, if our government officials, Sport Pioneer's, Champions; Stakeholder's, Trailblazer's understand Sport as business tool in uniting the society, with the right planning and mechanism, much can be achieve economically; medically; professionally; mentally; pyshologically; physically.
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