2024 National Sports Festival: Team FCT Rises In Medal Table With 27 Medals

2024 National Sports Festival: Team FCT Rises In Medal Table With 27 Medals 

By Niyi Busari 

Team FCT is making significant strides at the ongoing 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, demonstrating strong performances across a range of sports and showcasing the Federal Capital Territory's growing athletic prowess, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

So far, Team FCT has secured an impressive total of 27 medals—comprising 10 gold, 6 silver, and 11 bronze—highlighting the team’s commitment and competitiveness on the national stage.

Breakdown of Medals by Sport:

Gold Medals (10 Total):

Karate: 5, Ayoo: 2, Golf: 2, Scrabble: 1

Silver Medals (6 Total): Golf: 3, Karate: 1, Weightlifting: 1, Wushu Kungfu: 1

Bronze Medals (11 Total): Weightlifting: 2, Taekwondo: 2, Powerlifting: 2, Wushu Kungfu: 1, Athletics: 1, Scrabble: 1, Badminton: , Karate: 2

Team FCT’s standout performances in martial arts, mind sports, and traditional Nigerian games like Ayoo underscore the versatility and depth of talent within the delegation. With the festival still ongoing, hopes remain high for an even more impressive medal haul by the competition’s end.