NSF Day 4: Team Bayelsa Takes the Lead with 19 Gold Medals

Team Bayelsa has solidified its position at the top of the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

As of the fourth day of the festival, Bayelsa has accumulated 19 gold, 10 silver, and eight bronze medals.

According to the official medals table released by the technical team of the NSF, also known as the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, Delta State is currently in second place with 16 gold, five silver, and nine bronze medals.

Rivers State follows closely in third place with six gold, three silver, and seven bronze medals.

Meanwhile, Osun State, which held the second position on day three, has slipped to fourth place with six gold and one silver medal.

Edo State is in fifth place with four gold, 17 silver, and 21 bronze medals, while Lagos State is sixth with four gold, eight silver, and 12 bronze medals.

A total of 256 medals have been won by participating states so far in the festival.

The National Sports Festival is a biennial multi-sport event organized by the Federal Government, bringing together athletes from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to promote national unity, sportsmanship, and excellence in Nigeria.

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