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Bayelsa Athletes Express Readiness To Defend Niger Delta Games Title Bayelsa State athletes are confident about defending their Niger Delta Games title at the upcoming 2nd edition in Benin City, Edo State. The team won the inaugural edition in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with 86 medals, including 42 gold, 29 silver, and 15 bronze. The athletes, including wrestlers Emmanuel Okike and Ebiere Frank, and basketball player Gonibo Jessica, expressed their determination to retain the title, praising the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for introducing the games to promote sports development in the region. ‎Bayelsa athletes are confident about defending their title, citing their impressive performance in the inaugural edition. ‎The athletes have been training hard, and the state government has provided support to ensure their success. ‎The NDDC introduced the Niger Delta Games to promote sports development and engage youths in the region. ...

ATHLETICS: BAYELSA SWAN CONGRATULATES DR. OREDIPE The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Bayelsa State Chapter, has congratulated Dr. Kolawole Oredipe on his appointment as Chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association, describing the appointment as well-deserved and a proud moment for the athletics community in the state. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mrs. Timinepre Ohia, and the Secretary, Mr. Patrick Ndubuisi, and released on Friday, the association commended Dr. Oredipe for his dedication, professionalism, and remarkable contributions to the growth of athletics in Bayelsa State over the years. www.xtrymesports.blogspot.com reports that the association noted that his achievements have continued to inspire athletes, coaches, and sports administrators within and outside the state. According to the statement, Dr. Oredipe’s passion for sports development and commitment to excellence have significantly advanced athletics at both grassroots an...

OFFICIALS OF FC BARCELONA OF SPAIN TO STORM YENAGOA FOR PROSPERITY CUP *** ****As Organizers Hold World Press Briefing  In line with its vision to ensure constant development of young football talents in Bayelsa state, organisers of Nigeria's most popular grassroot football competition, the Prosperity Cup has entered a partnership with one of the world's famous football club, FC Barcelona of Spain, as the spanish giants will visit Yenagoa, the state capital, for the eighth edition of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, otherwise knows as Prosperity Cup. Aside from training and developing young players scouted from the competition, FC Barcelona will also drill no fewer than fifty (50) local grassroot coaches on modern techniques of the game. This bit of news was let out of the bag by the organisers of the Prosperity Cup, at a World Press Briefing held in Yenagoa on Tuesday, xtrymesports.blogspot.com exclusively reports. Director Ge...