GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has described the dominance of Team Delta in the Nigerian sports sector as a testament to the state government’s sustained investment in the sports sector.
Governor Oborevwori said this at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, after receiving the winners’ trophy of the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games Ogun 2024. Governor Oborevwori, represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Ejiro Etacherure, said Team Delta’s victory was also a reward for the government’s dedication to the development of the youth through sports, stressing that the State government would not relent in investing in sports in the state.
He commended the athletes for giving their all to ensure the state maintained its stranglehold in the Nigerian sports sector while assuring them of his administration’s commitment to rewarding excellence.
The Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Onoriode Oborevwori, thanked the Governor for his sustained support for sports, as that was the elixir to the state’s triumph at the games.
Mr Oborevwori also commended the state’s athletes for being good ambassadors; they showed decorum and professionalism even when faced with challenges.
He assured them of the State government’s dedication to their welfare at all times.
Meanwhile, Team Delta finished the games with 126 gold, 100 silver and 111 bronze medals to claim a fifth consecutive trophy and 9th since its first win at Bauchi 2000.
Hosts Team Ogun pipped Bayelsa on the last day to finish in second place after gathering 93 gold, 65 silver and 50 bronze medals with Bayelsa slipping to 3rd place after claiming 92 gold, 65 silver and 71 bronze medals with Team Rivers in 4th spot after collecting 76 gold, 58 silver and 65 bronze medals while Team Edo finished in 5th place after picking 73 gold, 101 silver and 119 bronze medals.
