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The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Enugu State Government are stepping up preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games, Enugu 2026,” as the Main Organising Committee (MOC) prepares to conduct a comprehensive inspection of sports facilities and other critical infrastructure across Enugu.
The MOC delegation is expected to arrive in Enugu on August 25, 2026, with the inspection exercise holding on August 26 and 27, 2026. The programme will culminate in the unveiling of the official Coal City Games logo and mascot by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on August 28, 2026.
The inspection will assess the readiness of competition and training venues, accommodation facilities, transportation and logistics arrangements, supporting infrastructure, and other operational requirements critical to successfully hosting the Games.
The exercise will also give the MOC and LOC an opportunity to review the progress of preparations, identify areas requiring attention, and agree on appropriate measures to ensure that the necessary facilities and operational structures are delivered within the required timelines.
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission and Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, Hon. Bukola Olopade, will lead the NSC delegation to Enugu State for the inspection.
The exercise forms part of the Commission’s ongoing engagement with the Enugu State Government to ensure preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival remain on course and meet the required standards for hosting Nigeria’s premier multi-sport event.
The National Sports Commission remains confident that the collaborative efforts of the MOC and LOC will contribute to the successful delivery of the Festival in line with internationally accepted standards, further strengthening Nigeria’s rich sporting heritage.
