3rd National Para Games ends with colourful closing ceremony
The 3rd edition of the National Para Games came to successful end on Friday inside the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National stadium as Enugu state emerged overall winners. The
- Enugu emerges overall winner
The 3rd edition of the National Para Games came to successful end on Friday inside the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National stadium as Enugu state emerged overall winners.
The closing ceremony witnessed the presence of top government dignitaries including the wife of the Vice President, Nana Kashim Shetima, who represented the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
The First lady commended all the participating athletes for their discipline, focus and resilience and reassured them that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR will continue to create opportunities for them to excel.
"I celebrate and commend the athletes for their participation at this competition.For those who have won medals and those who did not win , you all are worthy winners and Champions".
"This government is committed to the life of every Nigerian because every Nigerian life matters. Mr. President is committed to sports like every other sectors which is why no one is left behind in the renewed hope aspiration of the Government".
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"I also want to commend the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko and his team for ensuring a successful organisation of these games and for positively reshaping the state of Nigerian sports," she concluded.
Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko assured the country's Para athletes that they will continue to hold an important place in the lines of activities and programs of the Commission, while thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for placing Sports on a priority list of the Federal Government.
Enugu State emerged overall champions with 40 gold, eight silver and seven bronze medals while Bayelsa finished in second place with 25 gold, 30 silver and 34 bronze medals. Edo state emerged third with 25 gold, 14 silver and 12 bronze medals.
Rivers and Lagos state complete the top five in fourth and fifth positions with 21 gold , 21 silver and 17 bronze and 20 gold, 23 silver and 20 bronze medals, respectively.
