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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Team Edo, yesterday, emerged winners of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, which ended in Benin City at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
The host state had already been assured of first place before the four relay races held yesterday, the final day of the games.
At press time, Edo had 52 gold, 34 silver and 25 gold medals.
Delta State finished second with 39 gold, 29 silver and 35 bronze while defending champions, Bayelsa, finished third with gold, 24 silver and 26 bronze medals.
Akwa Ibom, Abia, Cross River, Ondo, Rivers, Imo State finished 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, respectively.
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Team Delta dominated the relays winning three out of the four events. It won gold in the 4x100m for men and women as well as the 4x400m women with Akwa Ibom State taking the 4x400m men.
The games, sponsored by Niger Delta Development Commission and organized by Dunamis Icon limited, also featured entertainment.
At a Cultural Expo Night where Okey Bakkassi held sway, Ondo State won the dancing competition for a prize money of N1m which was doubled by the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, who was present at the event.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Edo State Sports Council, Amadin Enabulele, commended his team for the win and praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for his support for the team.
“This is a good feat for our team and I must commend the athletes for finishing tops. This is a good moment for the state and I must also ascribe this feat to Governor Monday Okpebholo for the support he gave to the team”, Enabulele said
