Abeokuta, Ogun State – Team Bayelsa continues to deliver an outstanding performance at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), holding firm in 2nd position on the medals table with a total haul of 192 medals as of Tuesday, May 27th, 2025.
The contingent has amassed 83 Gold, 53 Silver, and 56 Bronze medals, placing just behind perennial leaders, Team Delta.
Top Medal-Producing Sports for Team Bayelsa:
- 🥇 Swimming: 16 Gold, 8 Silver, 6 Bronze
- 🥇 Weightlifting: 15 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze
- 🥇 Wrestling: 10 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze
- 🥇 Kung-Fu: 11 Gold, 7 Silver, 5 Bronze
- 🥇 Para Athletics: 5 Gold, 5 Silver, 7 Bronze
- 🥇 Athletics: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze
- 🥇 Chess: 3 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze
Other contributing sports include Kickboxing, Judo, Deaf Athletics, Table Tennis, Golf, Gymnastics, Ayo, Karate, Tennis, Taekwondo, and Basketball.
Notably, Basketball and Scrabble added gold medals, while Abula and Golf brought in a mix of medals, showcasing the team’s strength across diverse disciplines.
Emotional Farewell: Oborududu Set to Retire
A highlight of the festival is the anticipated retirement of Nigerian wrestling legend, Blessing Oborududu, who is expected to bow out of competitive wrestling today after her final event. Her legacy remains an inspiration for younger athletes within Team Bayelsa and beyond.
Medal Tally Summary (as of May 27, 2025 – 11:00 PM):
- 🥇 Gold: 83
- 🥈 Silver: 53
- 🥉 Bronze: 56
- Total: 192 medals
