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Gateway Games: Gov Abiodun pledges cash Rewards for Ogun athletes

Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced a generous reward structure for medalists, including a ₦50,000 immediate cash gift for every athlete representing Ogun State at the Gateway Games 2024. Speaking during a visit to Team Ogun’s camp, Governor Abiodun praised the athletes for their hard work and dedication, describing them as “the best of the best.” He emphasized his administration’s commitment…

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NSF: Organisers release list of athletes banned from participating

With the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta set to officially begin, organisers have taken a decisive step by releasing a list of athletes banned from participating due to unresolved doping violations. In an effort to uphold the integrity of the festival, officials have instructed all state contingents to decamp athletes currently serving doping-related suspensions. States that fail to comply…

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Gateway Games: Ogun State cricket teams poised for success

As the 22nd National Sports Festival, “Gateway Games Ogun 2024,” kicks off, Chairman of the Ogun State Cricket Association, Mr. Oludare Kuforiji (FCA), has expressed confidence in the readiness of the state’s male and female cricket teams to compete for medals. According to a statement issued by the association’s Media Officer, Daniel Ademiju Idowu, Kuforiji revealed that the teams underwent…

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Adeleke rallies Osun athletes for Gateway Games

Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has assured athletes representing the state at the National Sports Festival in Ogun State, tagged Gateway 2024, of strong welfare and support. The message was delivered by Honourable Abiola Jeremiah Awoyeye, Chairman of the Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Sports and Special Needs, who represented the governor at the athletes’ departure…

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Okpebholo pledges cash rewards as 774-athlete team departs for Gateway Games

By Olaolu Joseph As the 774-member Edo contingent departs for Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, for the 22nd National Sports Festival, Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged the athletes to return home with gold medals. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, addressed the team at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin shortly before…

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Gateway Games: Lagos athletes survive bus accident en route to Abeokuta

Members of the Lagos State contingent traveling to the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State were involved in a bus accident earlier today (Friday), fortunately with no casualties. Sources revealed that the accident was caused by a minor fault developed by the bus during the trip. The incident occurred as the team made its way to Abeokuta for the…

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Sports Council boss confident of Oyo’s readiness for Gateway Games

As the 22nd National Sports Festival kicks off today in Ogun State, Oyo State athletes are set for a strong showing, buoyed by high expectations and rigorous preparation. Mr. Tunde Ajibike, General Manager of the Oyo State Sports Council, expressed confidence in the team’s chances while addressing journalists before the contingent departed the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan for…

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Igali charges Bayelsa athletes as they depart for Gateway 2024

The Commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Honourable Daniel Igali, has charged the state’s contingent to the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State to strive for success. The delegation, led by the Director of Sports at the Bayelsa State Sports Council, Sir Braveman Wodi, departed Yenagoa on Friday. In his farewell address, Honourable Igali expressed confidence in the…

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