Sports
Bayelsa Tops Medal Table After Day 3 of Gateway Games
Joel Ajayi
After another exciting day across the various venues at the National Sports Festival, Day 3 official medals table summary sees Bayelsa state leading the pack with a total of 6 Gold medals ,
2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal.
They are closely followed by Oyo state with a total of six medals, out of which 4 are Gold ,1 silver and 1 bronze medal. Lagos is next on the table after Tuesday”s round of Games with 3 Gold , 4 silver and 3 bronze medals.
In fourth position is cross river with only 3 Gold medals while Rivers state completes the top five with 2 Gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medal.
The Invited Junior Athletes, IJA, are surely punching above their weights occupying the 6th position with 2 Gold medals , 1 silver and 1 bronze medal.
Defending champion and competition”s favourite Delta state are in distant 7th after Day 3 round of games with just 1 Gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal.
A total of 71 medals have been won so far at of which 23 are Gold , 23 are silver and 25 are bronze medals as the festival begins to build more momentum in terms of excitement, competition and quality.
The Director General of the National Sports commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade has appealed to Journalists covering the Games to always assess the standings on the medals log from the official table of the Commission rather than unverified self-generated table seen on the internet.
Actions will continue on Wednesday in the various Sports venues as we await more competitive drama on the medals table.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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