Sports

Bayelsa, Edo jump to 2nd & 3rd On The Medal Table*

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4 years ago

December 7, 2022

Bayelsa State and Edo State are leaving no stone unturned as both states push forward on the medal table.

Ogun and Oyo have been consistent with second and third position on the medal table from day 1 till day 5 only for Bayelsa and Edo state to turn around the table on day six and move to second and third on the log.

An impressive display in aquatic sports, wrestling and weightlifting have seen a turn around in the fortune of perennial achievers at the national sports festival

Presently, Delta remain untouchable as they are still occupying the 1st position on the log. While Bayelsa is 2nd and Edo 3rd position. Ogun and Oyo are presently 4th and 6th positions respectively. Katsina, Jigawa, Ekiti, Taraba, Sokoto, Cross River and Borno states are yet to pick a gold medal in the ongoing National Sports Festival.

The National Sports Festival 2022 is living up to its billing and boys are being separated from the men on the medal table.

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NSC DG Olopade Applauds FCT’s Move to Develop Gwagwalada Mini Stadium

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33 mins ago

November 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for the planned construction of a mini stadium in Gwagwalada, describing the initiative as a significant boost to sports development in the territory.

Hon. Olopade said the project aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly its commitment to the development of sports infrastructure across the country.

According to the DG, the proposed Gwagwalada Mini Stadium, when completed, will serve as an important sporting facility during the 2027 African School Games scheduled to hold in Abuja, while also providing young athletes in the FCT with access to quality sports infrastructure to nurture their talents.

“As I speak, over 30 contractors have been mobilized to various sites to ensure that sporting facilities and infrastructure are put in place for both our young and elite athletes across the country, Hon, Olopade said.

He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his unprecedented support for sports development, noting that the Federal Government had committed over ₦200 billion to the rehabilitation and development of sports infrastructure nationwide.

“We are more than grateful at the Sports Commission because Mr President has been very supportive of sports like never before. His commitment to spending over ₦200 billion on infrastructure revamp across the country will ensure that indigent children have access to quality facilities to harness their sporting potential,” he added.

The DG emphasized that sports infrastructure remains a critical factor in achieving excellence, noting that the availability and quality of facilities play a major role in athletes’ performance and their ability to secure podium finishes at international competitions.

He described the planned construction of the Gwagwalada Mini Stadium as a welcome development, commending Wike for his continued commitment to infrastructure development in the FCT.

“The construction of the Gwagwalada Mini Stadium by the FCT Minister is a massive welcome development for the Sports Commission. The Minister deserves all the accolades for the good work he has been doing in the FCT, particularly in the area of construction and infrastructure development,” Hon. Olopade said.

The NSC reiterated its commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the development of sporting facilities that will support grassroots participation, talent discovery and the overall growth of sports in Nigeria.

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