Team Ogun made history at the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), by securing a historic second-place finish on the medals table.
It’s the state’s best performance since the inception of the Sports Festival.
The host state stunned spectators by surpassing expectations, amassing 93 Gold, 65 Silver, and 80 Bronze medals.
Bayelsa State, dropped to third place with 92 Gold, 65 Silver, and 71 Bronze medals.
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Defending champions Delta State retained their dominance, finishing atop the table with a staggering 126 Gold, 100 Silver, and 111 Bronze medals.
Governor Dapo Abiodun, who has heavily invested in sports infrastructure ahead of the festival, hailed the athletes for their resilience.
“This is a proud moment for Ogun State. Our athletes have shown that with determination and support, we can compete with the best in Nigeria,” he said during the closing ceremony.
With the curtains drawn on the Gateway Games 2024, attention now shifts to the next edition which will be hosted by Enugu State.
By Adeboye Amosu
