​2022 NSF: Asaba in aglow as 21st National Sports Festival kickoff in style

By Sunny Canto

A radiating and glowing event that was packaged by the host oil rich, southern region, Delta State had so many fascinating moment in the capital city of Asaba.

Excitedly, Uzor the mascot came with hilarious exhibition alongside the colorful match past from all the contingents, happily waving at the fans, VIPs, officials as they dance to the tune of DJ mix in a likable manner.

While, the former host: Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki accompany by his wife cheered their team, Sokoto popular leader did likewise as FCT woo everyone in their traditional attire and smiles.

However, the 21st edition of biennial multi-sport event was declared opened by the honorable Minister of Youths and Sports Development, who ably represented the GCFR and President of the Nation.

Massive and astonishing crowd at Stephen Keshi Stadium, the sporting fiesta that is billed for November 28th to 10th December, will have participants from 36 States, plus FCT also, feature thirty-seven events as several venues, people will experience euphoria moment.

The electrifying musical performance from entertainers like: Ruger, Bella Shmurda, famous Delta origin artist: Harry Song is the icing to the cake.

Surprisingly, team Delta has won 8 out of 10 times at the National Sports Festival since inception from 1973 and looking forward to dominate at this year edition with so much preparation.

However, the cultural display, calisthenics dance, trumpeters performance, stunts and hip-hop demostration gave the spectators a thrill and memorable day.

Amazingly, the 'Big Heart' State has emerged victorious in her five National Youths Games outing also, foster many talents, increased athletes profile, given highest incentives in recent years; making it a enviable legacy worthy of emulation. 


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