Rivers State to Conclude Trials for Niger Delta Games; Final Event in Edo State
Rivers State is in the final stages of conducting trials for the Niger Delta Games, scheduled to conclude on January 7. The trials encompass sports such as football, chess, table tennis, scrabble, handball, wrestling, volleyball, taekwondo, swimming, powerlifting, basketball, boxing, and weightlifting.
Mr. Ibia Inyengiyikabo, the Director of Sports in Rivers State, confirmed that athletes are fully prepared for the forthcoming games. The final event is slated to take place in Benin City, Edo State, from February 20 to 27, with an anticipated participation of 3,000 athletes and 500 officials.
The games aim to promote grassroots sports development in the Niger Delta region.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Daily Trust. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Daily Trust
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Niger Delta Games Trials Heat Up in Rivers and Ondo States
States in Niger Delta Region Finalize Athlete Selection for Upcoming Games
Team Delta Restructures Trials for 2nd Niger Delta Games
Edo State Approves Closed Camping for Niger Delta Games Preparation
3000 Athletes to Compete in Niger Delta Games
Niger Delta Games Torch Begins Tour of States, Promoting Unity and Sportsmanship
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
