Why We Fix February 14 For 2020 National Sports Festival - Sunday Dare

  Why We Fix February 14 For 2020 National Sports Festival - Sunday Dare By Niyi Busari After two recent postponements, Edo 2020 has finally gotten a final kickoff date, BSNSports.com.ng can report. This follows the outcome of the meeting of the National Council on Sports under the chairmanship of the Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, at an Extra- Ordinary Council on Sports Virtual meeting held on 15th December 2020, and unanimously agreed to host the NSF 2020 on 14- 28th 2021. Justifying the reasons behind the postponement from the initial date of 3rd-18th December 2020; the Hon. Minister explained to members of Council the need for better precautionary measures against COVID19 bearing in mind the expected influx of holiday makers during the festive period, as agreed between the Ministry, the Presidential Task Force on COVID19 and the Host State. Recall that the National Sports Festival tagged 'EDO 2020' was originally slated to hold early this year ( precisely March) but for the outbreak of the COVID-19 which necessitated the postponement and suspension of all sporting activities to guard against the spread of the corona virus nationwide. With this in mind, athletes representing different states will have to enjoy their Yuletide holidays with their beloved ones and prepare to resume training after the holidays. Delta were the champions in the last edition held in Abuja and also determined to retain the Number one position when the next edition kicks off in Edo state.