The Rivers State Director of Sports activities, Mrs. Obia Inyengiyikabo, has declared that athletes from the state are absolutely ready for the forthcoming 2nd Niger Delta Video games.
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She made this recognized throughout the state trials held on the Excessive Efficiency Centre, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Mrs. Inyengiyikabo recommended athletes drawn from numerous native authorities areas throughout the state for his or her dedication, and expertise displayed throughout the trials.
She stated solely the very best athletes might be chosen to signify Rivers State within the quest for medals on the Video games.
Additionally talking, the Public Relations Officer and Secretary of the Rivers State Sports activities Council, Mr. Emmanuel Jaja, outlined the eligibility standards for athletes taking part within the Niger Delta Improvement Fee (NDDC) Video games.
He defined that, primarily based on present guidelines, athletes should be indigenes of the state they intend to signify, including that this requirement knowledgeable the choice to ship coaches to numerous native governments to scout and choose certified athletes.
A few of the athletes expressed appreciation for the chance to compete on the state trials, describing it as a platform to showcase their abilities. They pledged to work onerous with their skilled coaches to safe medals for Rivers State.
This yr’s version of the Niger Delta Video games will characteristic over 3,000 under-20 athletes from the 9 Niger Delta states, competing in 17 sports activities, with the goal of discovering and creating regional expertise.
The NDDC Video games are scheduled to carry in Benin Metropolis, Edo State, from 20 – 27 February, 2026.
