Gateway Games 2024: Bayelsa Leads Medals Chart
Gateway Games 2024: Bayelsa Leads Medals Chart
Team Bayelsa currently tops the medals table at the 2024 National Sports Festival, underway in Ogun State, as the multi-sports event gains momentum in Abeokuta and other venues across the state.
The riverine state has so far secured a total of nine medals—six gold, two silver, and one bronze.
They are closely followed by Oyo State with one gold, one silver and one bronze medal, while Lagos State is next on the table with three gold, four silver and three bronze medals.
Cross River State took an early lead on the table after day two, but they remain on three gold medals, dropping to fourth, while Rivers State completes the top five with two gold, three silver and one bronze medal.
The Invited Junior Athletes, who are dubbed as the 38th state at the games, are also rubbing shoulders with the elites, occupying the sixth position with two gold medals, one silver and one bronze medal.
Defending champion, Delta State, is yet to exert its dominance, sitting in seventh position after Tuesday’s round of events with one gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
They have won the last four editions of the games.
A total of 71 medals have been awarded at the games so far, comprising 23 gold, 23 silver, and 25 bronze medals.
The competition for additional medals resumes on Wednesday with events in weightlifting, women’s badminton, squash, and other sports. Swimming and tennis are set to begin today at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, while gymnastics and volleyball will kick off at the Alake Sports Complex.
