In a heartfelt show of compassion, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended financial assistance to the families of the 22 Kano State athletes and officials who lost their lives in a devastating road accident while returning from the 2024 National Sports Festival, held in Abeokuta. Each affected family received the sum of ₦1
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has begun fulfilling his financial reward pledge to athletes who brought glory to the state at the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), popularly known as the Gateway Games 2024, held in Abeokuta. In line with the governor’s pre-festival promise, athletes who won medals for the host state have
In what can only be described as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s sporting history, Team Ogun delivered its best-ever performance at the National Sports Festival, clinching second position on the final medals table at the 2024 edition of the event, tagged Gateway Games, hosted in Ogun State. The host state shocked many by surpassing pre-tournament
ASABA, Delta State – In a gripping semifinal showdown at the ongoing 2025 National Sports Festival (NSF), Ogun State pulled off a major upset by defeating the much-favoured Golden Eaglets team to secure a spot in the final, where they will face Kwara State. The encounter, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, ended
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged the state’s athletes to push for more podium finishes as the 2024 National Sports Festival continues in Abeokuta and other designated venues across the state. Governor Abiodun gave the charge on Saturday during his visit to several competition centres, where he interacted with athletes and showed support for
The National Sports Festival witnessed a major upset in Abeokuta as Ogun State’s Taiwo Ogunbanwo delivered a spectacular performance to snatch the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event, toppling longtime national champion Okposo Esugo of Delta State. The final, held at the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto,
Ogun State has continued its impressive showing at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, topping the medal table in the golf event after securing yet another gold medal. The state’s golf contingent, driven by a blend of talent and determination, delivered a remarkable performance at the Abeokuta Golf Club, cementing their dominance
The ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, also known as the Gateway Games, was disrupted this week following a clash among kickboxing officials and the suspension of a cycling coach over alleged misconduct. Tensions flared during the kickboxing event when a disagreement between officials over officiating duties escalated into a physical confrontation. The incident led to
