ASABA 2022: Delta State Strikes First NSF Gold Medal

ASABA 2022: Delta State Strikes First NSF Gold Medal

Ibraheem Lateef Ayodele

The 21st National Sports Festival host Delta State began their quest for a clean sweep of the medals haul as they struck the first gold medal at the games, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Team Delta cyclists beat three other states, Oyo, Plateau and Lagos to emerge winner in the 12km mixed relay decided on Igbuzor road early Wednesday. 

Edo and Rivers State were disqualified for their inability to present the minimum of three female cyclists required for the event. 

Meanwhile, the official opening ceremony of the festival will hold at the Stephen Keshi Stadium later today.