Five sports upgraded to medal-winning events at 2020 NSF
The National Council on Sports on Wednesday said it has upgraded five sports to medal-winning events at the National Sports Festival effective from the 2020 edition in Benin, Edo State.
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Not hosting NSF for six years created succession gap – Sports Minister
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said the six years gap created by the inability to host the National Sports Festival threw up a succession gap ...
2020 NSF: Edo to hold mini sports festival
Determined to dethrone both Delta and Rivers at the next National Sports festival in 2020, Edo Government plans to hold its mini sports festival in August.
Dalung counts gains of sports festival
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has been counting the gains of the just concluded 19th National Sports Festival held in Abuja.
Delta wins Sports Festival with 342 medals as FCT athletes protest
The 19th edition of the National Sports Festival on Sunday came to an end at the Abuja National Stadium with Delta State finishing top of the table with an unprecedented ...
Buhari, Small Doctor, others for Sports Festival closing ceremony
President Muhammadu Buhari will headline the dignitaries expected at a colourful closing ceremony of the 19th National Sports Festival billed for the Abuja National Stadium on Sunday.
19th NSF, Delta continues dominance with 256 medals
Defending champions, Delta, have continued to show dominance on the 19th National Sports Festival with 256 medals.
NSF: Coach describes home-based table tennis players’ performance as amazing
Ajayi Olubode, the Head Coach of Ekiti State Table Tennis Association, on Saturday described the performance of home-based players in the 19th National Sports Festival as amazing.
Officials, athletes say increased allowances will enhance performances at future NSF editions
Some team officials and athletes at the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival say increased allowances to athletes by states they represent will surely enhance performances at the Festival’s future editions.
Four states submit applications to host subsequent NSF — Dalung
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, says four states at the moment have submitted applications as prospective hosts for subsequent National Sports Festival.
19th NSF: Olatunji beats Abah in table tennis men’s singles, as Osuntoki walks over Quadri
Number four seed Timothy Olatunji of Ogun on Friday defeated number three seed Mesharih Abah from Bauchi State 4-0 in the table tennis competition of the 19th National Sports Festival.
I’ll make history as only African woman to participate in seven Olympics – Oshonaike
Nigerian table tennis star, Funke Oshonaike, says if she qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 2020, she will go down in history as the only female in Africa to participate in ...
Abuja 2018: 7227 athletes for 19th National Sports Festival—Dalung
Dalung, who briefed State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said that in total, 8861 delegates were expected.
Abuja 2018: Okowa prays with Team Delta, promises N1m per gold medal
Okowa, during the prayer session at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, pledged to give the team N1 million for every gold it won at the event.
Edo athletes protest non-payment of camp allowances
Edo athletes on Tuesday shut the gates of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, venue of the state’s training camp for the 19th National Sports Festival, against their coaches ...
I’m still fit to represent Nigeria, says 2015 African Junior Athletics champion
Olisakwe, who alongside Divine Oduduru, ThankGod Igbube and Victor Peka won the medal in Addis Ababa, said he had resumed training and working hard to ensure that 2019 would be ...
Gov. Fayemi receives 19th NSF Torch of Unity, pledges support for Ekiti contingent
Ekiti State’s Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Saturday received the Torch of Unity for the 19th National Sports Festival, pledging to support the state contingent in their preparations for the competition.
Festival: Stay away from drugs, Ekiti council warns athletes
The General Manager of Ekiti Sports Council, Ayodeji Samo, has warned the state contingent to the forthcoming National Sports Festival to keep away from illicit drugs.
Abia to participate in 22 games at National Sports Festival
The Commissioner for Sports in Abia State, Dr. Martins Okoji, says Team Abia will compete in 22 games at the National Sports Festival holding in Abuja from December 6.
National Sports Festival: Gov. Ugwuanyi receives Unity Torch
Ugwuanyi, while receiving the torch, said that his administration would ensure that athletes from the state performed creditably at the biennial event.
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