Niger Delta Games signal bright future for Nigerian athletics
From the opening-day 100 metres finals to the closing relay events, the track witnessed a succession of blistering performances that ...
From the opening-day 100 metres finals to the closing relay events, the track witnessed a succession of blistering performances that ...
The week-long multi-sport event, which featured over 3,000 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, was organised by Dunamis Icon ...
One of the affected athlete had won five gold medals and one silver, all of which have now been withdrawn
Others expected to perform on the night include DJ Wikki, MC Casino, Ikpa Udo, DJ Masked Queen and DJ Sunny ...
Official standings show Edo leading with 15 gold and six silver medals, ahead of Delta State with nine gold and ...
Peters coasted home in 11.58 seconds to win the gold for Delta State
Mr Diri urged the team and the officials to remain disciplined and focused on defending their title during the competition.
Delta State was the first delegation to arrive, followed by Bayelsa and Imo states.
Enefiok Udo-Obong, Chairman of the Technical Committee for the games, revealed that draws will essentially be for the ball games
The Niger Delta Sports Festival is expected to bring together athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, with events scheduled ...
On hand to witness and supervise the process was Fred Edoreh, the Project Director for the Games, who thanked the ...
The facilities tour, conducted alongside members of the Commission’s management team, covered the tennis courts, swimming pool and indoor sports ...
According to a roaster released by organisers of the games, Akwa Ibom State is the next stop for the Torch ...
Braveman Wodi, who led a four-member screening panel, noted that one of the cardinal objectives of the Games is to ...
The Niger Delta Games, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission and organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited, are scheduled for Edo ...
Droves of athletes, officials and spectators were spotted at the Nest of Champions and West Itam Sports Centre which played ...
Bayelsa finished top with 46 gold, 29 silver and 15 bronze medals, a total 86 medals at the first edition
The NDDC chairman said the commission’s leadership is keen on institutionalising the Games as a legacy project that goes beyond ...
Secretary of the Committee, Henry Babatunde, issued the charge during an interface with the coaches at Ondo State Sports Complex, ...
Akwa Ibom hosted the maiden edition of the games in April 2025.
Co-Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, Itiako Ikpokpo(KSM), was impressed by the report and said it has captured a cardinal ...
Ogunkoya, who has devoted his time to coaching young talents, said he would be gladly bringing some of his discoveries ...
The Niger Delta Games will take place in Benin City, Edo State, from 20 to 27 February 2026, featuring competitions ...
The Cross River State Liaison Committee will be led by Mr Itanya, who will oversee the coordination of the state’s ...
Mr Ikpokpo, who also chairs the Delta State Athletics Association, said the organisers are committed to improving the quality of ...
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