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Delta State has emerged as the overall winners of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), claiming their ninth title and fifth in a row. The state topped the medal table with 122 gold, 95 silver, and 105 bronze medals as the curtain closed on the 11-day event in Abeokuta.
  • Team Delta led with a total of 322 medals, including 122 gold.
  • Bayelsa State came second with 90 gold, while Ogun State finished third with 89 gold, marking its best-ever outing.
  • Over 10,000 athletes competed in 30 sports during the festival.
  • Delta’s consistent performance cements its dominance in Nigerian sports.
While Delta’s success came as little surprise, the event was not without hiccups. Ogun’s football gold thrilled home fans, but issues like athlete protests, a tanker explosion, and doping-related disqualifications showed cracks in event logistics. Still, the festival showcased the competitive spirit and emerging talent across states.

As attention shifts to Enugu, host of the 23rd edition, Delta’s reign remains intact , but the rising performance of host states like Ogun signals a new chapter in Nigeria’s sports story.