By David Owei ,Baylesa<\/p>\n
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, Honourable Daniel Igali, has praised Team Bayelsa for their exceptional triumph at the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival, held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital \u2014 where they emerged overall champions, finishing ahead of Delta and Edo States.<\/p>\n
In a statement personally signed on behalf of the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, Igali lauded the team\u2019s fierce determination and excellence, which led to an impressive haul of 86 medals \u2014 42 gold, 29 silver, and 15 bronze.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur athletes ran, swam, wrestled, paddled, and fought their way into history,\u201d Igali declared. \u201cFrom the thunder on the tracks to the brilliance on the mats and in the water, Bayelsa\u2019s sons and daughters showcased the new, unstoppable spirit of our state \u2014 proud, prepared, and poised for greatness.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of His Excellency Governor Douye Diri, I say welcome home, champions! Thank you for making Bayelsa the pride of the Niger Delta at this historic maiden edition of the festival. You stood tall at the centre of a region redefining its future \u2014 a future beyond oil, driven by talent, hard work, and excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cTo the Director of Sports, Braveman Wodi, our dedicated coaches, technical staff, secretaries, media team, and every single athlete who gave their all \u2014 you have etched your names into gold. We celebrate you. You have made us proud.\u201d<\/p>\n
Igali, however, reminded the team to stay grounded and focused as the journey continues: \u201cWhile we revel in this remarkable achievement, our eyes must now turn to the bigger challenge ahead \u2014 the National Sports Festival, Gateway 2025, in Ogun State. It\u2019s time to rest, recover, and prepare to raise the bar once again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Delta and Edo States finished second and third respectively, with Delta securing 41 gold, 26 silver, and 32 bronze medals, while Edo claimed 23 gold, 35 silver, and 31 bronze medals.<\/p>\n
Bayelsa has spoken \u2014 and the message is clear: this is only the beginning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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