The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) is currently underway in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, featuring over 3,400 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states. A strong contender for the top spot at the maiden edition of the NDSF is Team Edo, which has continued to secure medals throughout the festival.
In a statement released by Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Media Officer to the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission(ESSC), Desmond Enabulele, commended Team Edo for upholding discipline, resilience, consistency, and the spirit of sportsmanship at the ongoing festival.
“This event has given Team Edo the opportunity to build friendships, promote unity, and showcase their talents. The tournament will help the team address its weaknesses and build on the successes already achieved at this festival,” Enabulele said.
He added, “Beyond winning medals, this event is an opportunity to build a formidable team for the upcoming National Sports Festival, scheduled for May in Abeokuta, Ogun State.”
As the festival winds up tomorrow, April 8, 2025, Team Edo’s performance continues to soar, with an increasing medal tally.
“In athletics, aquatics, para powerlifting, para athletics, boxing, football, discuss, javelin, handball, and swimming, Team Edo has maintained dominance,” the statement noted.
Currently, Team Edo has secured a total of 68 medals (12 gold, 32 silver, and 24 bronze). The squad from the Heartbeat State has displayed finesse throughout the tournament, with athletes featuring in most finals, signalling the prospect of even more medals.
In a show of class, Titiloye Kabira (51kg), Lazarus Desmond (52kg), Raheem Ridwan (63.5kg), and Emmanuel Chukwuka (80kg) all emerged as strong contenders for gold and silver medals after defeating their rivals to qualify for Monday’s finals.
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