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Delta 2022: Shun anti-social behaviours – President Buhari

By Web News 588

President Muhamadu Buhari has called on all athletes to compete fairly and shun all forms of anti-social behaviour.

He stated this at the opening ceremony of the 21st National Sports Festival, NSF, Delta 2022 held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Represented by the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, President Buhari admonished the sportsmen to stay away from the use of performance-enhancing substances.

Meanwhile, the host, Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa welcomed dignitaries, state contingents and visitors to Asaba for the festival.

Tagged the “African Olympics”, the 21st Sports Festival announced itself with much celebration and excitement.

The National Sports Festival, NSF is a sporting event where Nigerian athletes from all the states of the federation get to showcase their talents.

Lara Ayoade

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NSF 2022: Delta Govt. to Unveil Logo & Mascot in April

By Web News 825

The Delta State Government has announced the 17th of April for the unveiling of the logo and mascot for the 21st National Sports Festival, NSF, scheduled to commence in November this year.

The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Patrick Ukah, who doubles as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, stated this in Asaba at the end of a meeting with top delegates of the LOC.

Mr Ukah pointed out that efforts to upgrade sporting arenas ahead of the event had begun, noting the facilities would be ready by the end of the second quarter of this year.

The SSG said the committee had designated a Games Village and other locations close to the venue of the festival to accommodate four thousand athletes and three thousand officials expected at the games.

The LOC Chairman added that an entertainment centre would be arranged for a viewing of the multi-sports festival, which would also be aired live.

Oghenero Eghweree