The Bauchi State contigent to the upcoming 2025 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun, has restated readiness to harvest 32 medals at the end of the tournament.
The 160 athletes resolved to double the number of medals won in the previous NSF edition in Delta.
Mr Salisu Garba, Director of Planning and Organising, Bauchi State Sports Council, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday.
He expressed optimism that the athletes would harvest more medals for the state in view of the high level preparations, increased support, and a determined team spirit.
Garba said the state fetched 16 medals in the 2024 NSF, and vowed to win 32 medals this year.
“We are fully prepared, our goal is to double our achievements from Delta. This time around, we are going in stronger, more focused and better equipped.
“The state is mobilising a formidable contingent of over 160 athletes, coaches and officials, who are scheduled to depart for Ogun by Friday.
“So far, funds have been released for logistics and travel. Everything is on track, the level of commitment from both the government and the athletes has been commendable,” he said
According to him, the athletes will participate in a series of games including able bodied and para sport disciplines.
He listed swimming, table tennis, badminton, taekwondo, karate, cycling, football, volleyball, basketball, power lifting, shooting, tennis, canoeing, chess, among others.
Garba emphasised that the athletes had undergone intensive training to enable them to compete with renewed zeal and discipline.
“We’re not just going for participation, we are going to compete and win. Our athletes are motivated and ready to make Bauchi proud.” (NAN)
