Edo State has been crowned overall winner of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, outperforming eight other participating states in a thrilling showcase of talent and competition.
The host state amassed an impressive 111 medals — 52 gold, 34 silver, and 25 bronze— to secure the top spot at the multi-sport event, which featured over 3,000 athletes competing in 16 sporting disciplines.
Delta State finished second with 102 medals (39 gold, 29 silver, 34 bronze), while defending champions, Bayelsa State, settled for third place with 75 medals (25 gold, 24 silver, 26 bronze).
The competition reached its grand finale with a colourful closing ceremony at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, where athletes, officials, and spectators were treated to a vibrant celebration of sports and culture.
Speaking at the event, Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, said the Games align with the vision of Bola Tinubu’s administration to prioritise sports development across the country.
Also speaking, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Samuel Ogbuku, described the Games as a vital platform for discovering and nurturing young sporting talents.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, represented by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to grassroots sports development, noting that sports remain a powerful tool for unity and youth engagement.
Chairman of the Games’ Planning Committee, Alabo Boma Iyaye, urged participants to sustain the spirit of unity and sportsmanship beyond the competition.
The ceremony wrapped up in style with fireworks, cultural displays celebrating the rich heritage of Edo and the Niger Delta, and musical performances, bringing the successful sporting fiesta to a memorable close.
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