Team Bayelsa has taken an early lead in the medals table at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, after an action-packed Day 3 of competition.
The riverine state currently tops the standings with a total of nine medals, six gold, two silver, and one bronze, reflecting a strong start across various sporting disciplines.
They are closely followed by Oyo State with four gold, one silver and one bronze medal, while Lagos State is next on the table with three gold, four silver and three bronze medals.
Cross River State took an early lead on the table after day two, but they remain on three gold medals, dropping to fourth, while Rivers State completes the top five with two gold, three silver and one bronze medal.
Defending champions Delta State are notably in seventh position with just one gold medal, as only 18 states have secured at least one medal after three days of competition.
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So far, a total of 71 medals have been won at the games, consisting 23 gold, 23 silver and 25 bronze medals.
The tussle for more medals continues on Wednesday with medal events in weightlifting, women’s badminton, squash and other games.
Other events commencing today include swimming and tennis at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, while gymnastics and volleyball will get underway at the Alake Sports Complex.
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