Recently updated on October 24th, 2022 at 03:36 pm
Bayelsa state have emerged winners of the second edition of the National Para-Swimming Open Championship after winning 27 medals comprising of 14 gold, five silver and eight bronze.
The two-day event in Abuja was organised by the Nigeria Para-Swimming Federation (NPSF).
Delta state came second with five gold, 11 silver and five bronze medals, while Osun state were third with nine medals made up of five gold, three silver and one bronze.
Oyo state came fourth with eight medals — two gold and six silver — while Ondo state were fifth with two gold and a bronze.
Imo state followed with a silver and three bronze, Ogun state had a bronze while FCT finished with no medal.
Habu Gumel, the President of the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC), promised to give the NPSF the needed support to ensure they excel at the Paralympic Games. He said with the support of government and corporate bodies every one of the facilities needed by para-athletes would be provided.
According to the President of NPSF, Sylvester Ikuejamoye:
“If this group of people has decided not to be a burden to the society, and decide rather to use their talent to make a living and contribute to the society, then they are worth supporting.’’
