April 14, 2021

It’s double win for Delta state after topping the medals table and winning the bid to host the 2022 edition of the  National Sports Festival ahead of Ebonyi, Imo, Kaduna, Kano and Ogun states.

Team Delta emerged as the champions of the competition with 158 gold, 116 silver, and 110 bronze.

Team Edo, the host, came second with 129 gold, 104 silver, and 108 bronze while Team Bayelsa finished a third with 56 gold, 55 silver, and 58 bronze.

In a series of tweets on Wednesday night, the governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa “To all our athletes, coaches and technical staff: #WeDidIt!

“All your long hours on and off the track and fields have paid off! On behalf of the government and people of our great state, Delta: We are proud of you!
#TeamDeltaStrong”.