British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua will light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunday (today).
The 22nd edition of the National sport s festival opening ceremony is holding at the M.k.O Abiola Sports Arena,kuto, Abeokuta.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will declare the Festival tagged 'GATEWAY GAMES 2024' open alongside Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, States' Governors, and other high-profile personalities from across Nigeria and the international community at the MKO Abiola Stadium, now renamed Mko Abiola Sports Arena,Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday, 18th May, 2025.
Nigeria 's Vice - President, Ibrahim Shettima will be standing in for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , who is currently in Italy, Rome.
About 32 state Contingents have arrived for the opening ceremony, with the capital city, Abeokuta witnessing influx of visitors into the State.
About ten thousand athletes and coaches drawn from the 36 Sates of the Federation and FCT Abuja, are expected to feature in the Festival, with athletes competing in 33 Sports .
The elite athletes are also allowed to participate in the Sports Festival
Delta State won the last edition held in Asaba, the State Capital in 2022..
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