Over 14,000 athletes to compete for medals as Delta 2022 sports festival begins
Ogun state has been awarded the hosting rights for the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) by the ministry of youth and sports development.
Sunday Dare, minister of youth and sports development, announced the new host on Saturday in Asaba during the closing ceremony of the 21st NSF.
The minister said five states put in the bid to host the 2024 edition of the sporting festival.
He added that the competition’s hosting right would have a backup candidate in Oyo state.
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The backup host will be on standby and take over immediately if Ogun falters in its obligation of successfully hosting.
Ogun finished eighth in the just concluded festival in Asaba after pooling 15 gold, 18 silver and 37 bronze medals.
Team Delta topped the medals table after winning 320 gold, 200 silver and 128 bronze medals, while Team Bayelsa came second with 132 gold, 115 silver and 90 bronze medals.
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Team Edo finished a distant third with 78 gold, 94 silver and 167 bronze medals.
The biennial multi-sport event organised by the federal government of Nigeria kicked off on November 30 and then came to an end on December 10.
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