Latest news on national sports festival edo 2021
The National Sports Festival (NSF) is a biennial multi-sport event held in Nigeria, and the 2021 edition was held in Edo State from October 4 to October 17, 2021. Here are some of the latest news and updates on the festival:
Opening Ceremony: The 20th National Sports Festival was declared open by the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on October 4, 2021, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The ceremony featured a colorful display of cultural performances, music, and fireworks.
Participation: A total of 38 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) participated in the festival, with over 10,000 athletes and officials in attendance.
Events: The festival featured 35 sports, including athletics, basketball, boxing, football, handball, hockey, judo, karate, lawn tennis, rugby, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling, among others.
Medal Table: As of the closing ceremony on October 17, 2021, the top three teams on the medal table were:
- Delta State - 143 gold, 93 silver, 74 bronze = 310 medals
- Edo State - 94 gold, 74 silver, 63 bronze = 231 medals
- Lagos State - 64 gold, 63 silver, 54 bronze = 181 medals
Notable Performances: Some notable performances at the festival included:
- Deborah Oboh, a 16-year-old athlete from Edo State, who set a new national record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.45 seconds.
- The Edo State football team, which won the gold medal in the men's football tournament.
- The Delta State basketball team, which won the gold medal in the men's basketball tournament.
Closing Ceremony: The 20th National Sports Festival was declared closed by the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on October 17, 2021, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The ceremony featured a review of the festival's highlights, the presentation of medals to the winners, and a cultural display.
These are some of the latest news and updates on the National Sports Festival Edo 2021.