As the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), also known as the Gateway Games, approaches in Ogun State, Team Delta is once again poised to assert its dominance on the national stage.
In a statement, Franka Okonma, Director of Public Relations at the Delta State Sports Commission, announced that Team Delta secured qualification in 12 out of 16 team sports across both male and female categories during the South-South zonal eliminations held in Benin City, Edo State.
"At the South-South zonal elimination for team sports in Benin City, Edo State, Team Delta against all odds picked the tickets in 12 out of the 16 sports in both male and female categories. "They include: football (male & female); handball (male & female); basketball (male & female); volleyball (male); abula (female & mixed doubles); hockey (male & female)and cricket (male)." Reacting to the development, Chairman Delta State Sports Commission, Mr Onoriode Oborevwori, expressed his exceeding joy for the team's outing stating that the performance has given the government and people something to cherish as Team Delta gets set to dominate the country again at the Gateway Games. He reminded the athletes and coaches against complacency emphasizing the importance of early camping to ensure the state maintains it's number one position at the games.
