NSC Plans Venue Inspection for Enugu 2026 Sports Festival

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has organized a joint technical meeting and venue inspection for the 23rd National Sports Festival, known as the Coal City Games Enugu 2026, set to take place from October 27 to 30. This initiative aims to evaluate the readiness of facilities, address technical issues, and review preparations for the event.

According to a statement from Zira Zakka Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, the program, outlined by Director-General Bukola Olopade, will commence with participant arrivals on October 27, followed by venue inspections on October 28. The Joint Technical Meeting will occur on October 29, with departures planned for October 30.

Key participants include members of the Main Organising Committee, secretaries and technical directors of National Sports Federations, zonal coordinators, state directors of sports, and media representatives. The NSC, led by Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director-General Olopade, aims to ensure adequate preparations for the festival, which serves as a significant platform for talent discovery and development in Nigerian sports.