Ogun Gateway Games 2024

NSC DG highlights gains of hosting National Sports Festival

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has encouraged more states to host the National Sports Festival (NSF), citing its vast benefits to both state and national development. Olopade made this known during his first official press conference with journalists covering the 22nd National Sports Festival at the media centre of the Games in Abeokuta,…

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Gateway Games: Authorities investigating fire at Alake Sports Complex

A fire broke out on Wednesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, the venue hosting indoor events for the ongoing National Sports Festival. The blaze reportedly originated from a truck delivering diesel to a generator that powers the complex. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded, as the driver quickly moved the truck away from the main venue, helping to minimize…

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Invited junior athletes shine with four medals at Gateway Games

The Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) have made an impressive debut at the Gateway Games in Ogun State, clinching four medals within the first two days of the National Sports Festival. Competing in the 45kg women’s weightlifting category, Amarachi Chijioke and Scholastical Tekumbur delivered standout performances. Chijioke secured two gold medals in the clean and jerk with a top lift of…

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Gateway Games: NSC disqualifies athletes over doping violations

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has disqualified several athletes with prior anti-doping violations from competing for medals at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024. The decision followed a joint meeting between the Main Organizing Committee and the Local Organizing Committee held on Monday. According to the NSC, the move is in line with global best practices…

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Lagos shines at Gateway Games 2024, vows more podium finishes

Lagos State has made a strong impression at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, currently taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, recognized as Nigeria’s largest platform for unearthing sporting talents and fostering national unity, has seen Lagos athletes display skill, energy, and resilience across various sporting events. Director General of the Lagos State Sports…

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Dare hails NSC, Gov Abiodun for spectacular Gateway 2024 opening

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Hon. Sunday Dare, has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for organizing a spectacular opening ceremony at the 22nd National Sports Festival. Dare, a former Minister of Youth and Sports, attended the event at the Moshood Abiola Stadium and praised the NSC…

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Olopade urges fair play, sportsmanship at Gateway 2024

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, assured delegates from all states of a groundbreaking event set to raise the bar in the history of the National Sports Festival. In his address, Olopade emphasized core values such as love, focus, discipline, and unity as the foundation of the festival, noting it would celebrate both athletic…

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Gateway Games: FG pledges more sports support

Hostilities in various events of the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, have commenced at designated centres, following Sunday’s colourful opening ceremony. The opening ceremony, held at the main bowl of the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was attended by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who was represented by Vice President Mallam Kashim Shettima, GCON.…

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Tinubu declares National Sports Festival 2024 open

…says revived Sports Commission will free sector from politics By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to sports development, saying the revival of the National Sports Commission (NSC) was aimed at insulating the sector from political interference and bureaucratic delays. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateway…

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Gateway Games: Sports key to unity, progress — Gov Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has highlighted the vital role of sports in promoting national development, peace, and unity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, on Sunday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, the governor said sports remain one of the most powerful platforms for fostering national cohesion. “Our national development…

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