NSF:9,040 athletes, officials accredited for Gateway Games, says Olopade
The Director-General (DG), National Sports Commission ( NSC), Bukola Olopade, said a total of 9,040 athletes and officials have been accredited for the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State.
Olopade made the disclosure in Abeokuta while addressing newsmen on the commission’s efforts to ensure a successful festival.
The DG said that the accredited athletes and officials were accommodated at Babcock University.
He described the participation of the states in the games as impressive.
Olopade said that the quality of games had improved compared to previous editions.
“In the last 20 years, this is the festival that athletes will get to their hostel and get their food.
“With joy and pride, things are going on well with the hostel and feeding.
“I just returned from Sagamu and Babcock; the standard of play is very high. Kaduna vs. Niger basketball was top-notch.
“Visit the centres to enjoy this festival; Niger vs. Kano in handball was superb too.
“I saw three London-based boxers representing Kaduna, and this has demonstrated impressive improvement from other editions,” he said.
Olopade also commended the Ogun Government for its efforts towards hosting the best biennial sports festival.
According to him, the opening ceremony was applauded globally.