1 week ago Tragic Death Of Kano’s Athletes: NSC To Implement Insurance, Safety Measures In Future Sports Festival

Following the tragic loss of 22 athletes from Kano State in a motor accident while returning from the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, held in Ogun State, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced new mandatory safety measures. The NSC has mandated that all participating contingents obtain comprehensive […]

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2 w. ago Ogun Gov Donates N1m Each To Families Of Deceased Kano Athletes, Officials

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has donated the sum of N1 million each to families of 22 Kano State athletes and officials, who lost their lives in a fatal road accident while returning from the recently-concluded National Sports Festival dubbed ‘Gateway Games 2024′ in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The donation was delivered on Sunday by a […]

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2 w. ago Ogun State Sets New Standard For National Sports Festivals – Olopade

Director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has given high praise to the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, dubbed the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, stating that Ogun State has established a new benchmark for future events. Olopade, who also serves as the chairman of the main organising committee, made the remark during […]

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2 w. ago Mixed reactions as K1’s firearm was spotted during performance at Ogun Gateway Games Finale

Tribune Online Mixed reactions as K1’s firearm was spotted during performance at Ogun Gateway Games Finale MIXED reactions greeted K1’s performance at the grand finale of the Ogun 2024 Gateway Games as the Fuji music icon’s pistol tucked by his side was spotted, sparking instant reactions. The musician, who was the headline act for the closing ceremony of the state-sponsored sporting event, thrilled thousands of spectators with a vibrant mix of […] Mixed reactions as K1’s firearm was spotted during performance at Ogun Gateway Games Finale Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Accident Claims 19 Lives Of Kano Contingent To 2024 Gateway Games

Tragedy struck on Saturday as members of the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival (NSF), dubbed ‘2024 Gateway Games’ in Ogun State, were involved in a fatal motor accident during their return trip near Kura local government area of Kano State. The vehicle, which was reportedly carrying at least 35 passengers—mainly athletes […]

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2 w. ago Gateway Games: How medal padding marred N25bn sports festival

The 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged ‘Gateway Games,’ concluded on Thursday in Ogun State with moments read more Gateway Games: How medal padding marred N25bn sports festival

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2 w. ago Ogun Has Set New Standard For National Sports Festival – Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has given high praise to the just-concluded 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), dubbed the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, stating that the host, Ogun State, has established a new benchmark for future events. Olopade, who also serves as the chairman of the main organising committee, made […]

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2 w. ago Gateway Games 2024: Ogun State sets new Games standards, as Delta wins

Ogun State took the hosting of the National Sports Festival to another new level after ending the Games with a breathtaking closing ceremony on Thursday at the MKO Sports Arena. After about two weeks of nonstop competition, the closing ceremony had every element of a true global sporting spectacle. From the quality of attendance, to […] The post Gateway Games 2024: Ogun State sets new Games standards, as Delta wins appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago National Sports Festival to boost Ogun State GDP by 10% – LOC Chairman

TILEWA ADEBAJO, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Charman for the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games 2024, a read more National Sports Festival to boost Ogun State GDP by 10% – LOC Chairman

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2 w. ago NSF: Obasanjo Lauds Talent Display As Delta Clinches 5th Consecutive Victory

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a triumph of national unity and a talent showcase. The biennial sporting event, which featured over 10,000 athletes from across Nigeria, ended yesterday with Team Delta emerging as overall champions for the fifth consecutive time. […]

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2 w. ago Team Delta Wins Overall 22nd National Sports Festival In Ogun

Team Delta has become the champions of the 22nd National Sports Festival, as the sporting event finally come to conclusion on Thursday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta Ogun State. Recall that the the event, titled: ‘Gateway Games 2024’, was officially opened by President Bola Tinubu on May 18. However, Team Delta topped the medals […] The post Team Delta Wins Overall 22nd National Sports Festival In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gateway Games: Activities Disrupted As Ogun Athletes Protest Unpaid Allowances

Sporting activities scheduled for the day at the ongoing 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged: “Gateway Games Ogun 2024” Wednesday morning, experienced major setback following the protest embarked upon by athletes representing the host Ogun State over their unpaid allowances. The athletes, who were camped at the Games Village located within the […]

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2 w. ago Breaking: Gateway Games 2024: Ogun athletes protest over unpaid allowances

Ogun State athletes staged a protest on Wednesday morning at Babcock University, the Games Village for the 22nd National Sports read more Breaking: Gateway Games 2024: Ogun athletes protest over unpaid allowances

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2 w. ago Ogun Gateway Games: Ojeli finally strikes Gold at NSF after years of near misses

After years of chasing glory, Emmanuel Ojeli has finally etched his name in the history books as a National Sports Festival (NSF) champion, delivering a sensational performance in the men’s 400m final to clinch gold in style at the Gateway Games in Ogun State. The Rivers State quarter-miler, who had previously won bronze in 2018 […] The post Ogun Gateway Games: Ojeli finally strikes Gold at NSF after years of near misses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gateway Games 2024: Ogun bags third table tennis gold with mixed doubles win

Host state team Ogun continued to build its medal haul in table tennis at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged read more Gateway Games 2024: Ogun bags third table tennis gold with mixed doubles win

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2 w. ago Ogun Gateway Games: Two Benue athletes selected for national, international competitions

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Two Players of the Benue State contingent who have performed exceedingly well at the ongoing 2024 Gateway Games in Ogun State have been selected separately for the National and International competitions at the ongoing 2024 Gateway festival. The Director of Sports, Benue State Council, Anthony Torbunde who disclosed this in an […] The post Ogun Gateway Games: Two Benue athletes selected for national, international competitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gateway Games 2024: Ogun female handball team reaches final after defeating Kogi

The Ogun State female handball team booked their spot in the final of the 2025 National Sports Festival, Gateway Games read more Gateway Games 2024: Ogun female handball team reaches final after defeating Kogi

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3 w. ago Gateway Games: Team Ogun Books Final Of Male Football Category, Beats IJA 2

The host Team Ogun, Sunday afternoon, defeated the Golden Eaglets football team by 2 – 1 to qualify for the final of the male football event at the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged: “Gateway Games 2024”. The Golden Eaglets are participating in the sporting festival under the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) initiatives of the National […]

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3 w. ago Gateway Games 2024: Team Ogun clinches gold in wheelchair basketball

Team Ogun reaffirmed its dominance in para-sports with a commanding 8-1 victory over Team Oyo in the mixed wheelchair basketball read more Gateway Games 2024: Team Ogun clinches gold in wheelchair basketball

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3 w. ago Tinubu Appoints Philip Shaibu As National Institute For Sports DG

  President Bola Tinubu has appointed the immediate-past deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, as director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS). He is expected to initiate reforms in the Institute to reposition it. The NIS was established in 1974 to improve Nigeria’s performance in international sporting competitions. The National Institute for […]

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