NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL
Oyo State Primed for Triumph at 22nd National Sports Festival
As the 22nd National Sports Festival kicks off today in Ogun State, Oyo State athletes are gearing up for a remarkable performance, buoyed by high expectations and rigorous preparation. Mr. Tunde Ajibike, General Manager of the Oyo State Sports Council, expressed unwavering confidence in the team’s ability to excel, speaking to reporter Tobi Ajewole at […]
Group Calls For Fair Play at National Sports Festival
The Sport Integrity Foundation has called on the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the National Sports Festival to prioritize integrity, fair play, and athlete safety. In a statement issued today, the Foundation emphasized the need for best practices in competition organization, clean sport, and clear strategies to enhance the event’s […]
NOC Launches Safeguarding Initiative National Sports Festival
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has introduced a groundbreaking Safeguarding Handbook and the SAFE SPACE initiative at the 22nd National Sports Festival, dubbed the “Gateway Games,” in Ogun. These initiatives aim to bolster athlete welfare and safety, aligning with the International Olympic Committee’s commitment to safe sporting environments since 2004. The Safeguarding Handbook, unveiled during […]
Kwara Athletes Begin Intensive Training Camp for NSF
The Kwara State Sports Commission kicked off its closed training camp for athletes preparing for the National Sports Festival (NSF) Gateway 2024 on Saturday evening. The camp, aimed at fine-tuning the athletes’ skills, was launched with a charge from the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Coach Bola Mogaji, who urged coaches to implement effective training strategies to […]
Gov Makinde to Receive Torch of Unity for National Sports Festival
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, will receive the Torch of Unity tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, at the Governor’s Office entrance, marking the countdown to the National Sports Festival, “Gateway 2025.” The announcement was made today by the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke. The Torch, presented by officials of the […]
Odegbami Reflects on National Sports Festival Experience
Dr. Segun Odegbami, a renowned Nigerian sports personality, recently shared his experiences and insights about the National Sports Festival, a premier sports event in Nigeria. The festival, which is set to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has a rich history dating back to the 1970s. According to Odegbami, the National Sports Festival was introduced as […]
Ogun Unveils Logo, Theme Song, and Mascot for Gateway Games
The Ogun State Government has unveiled the logo, theme song, and mascot for the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged the Gateway Games 2024. The unveiling ceremony took place at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, with Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele representing Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun. The logo features the state’s theme colors of lemon […]