{"id":159705,"date":"2025-04-16T22:52:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T21:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ogun-2025-kano-vows-to-outshine-past-records-at-national-sports-festival"},"modified":"2025-04-16T23:57:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T22:57:15","slug":"ogun-2025-kano-vows-to-outshine-past-records-at-national-sports-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/ogun-2025-kano-vows-to-outshine-past-records-at-national-sports-festival","title":{"rendered":"Ogun 2025: Kano vows to outshine past records at national sports festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kano State athletes are setting their sights on surpassing their previous achievements as they prepare to compete in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged \u201cGateway Games,\u201d scheduled to take place from May 16 to 30, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.<\/p>\n<p>The state\u2019s contingent, comprising 173 athletes, 97 coaches, journalists, organizing secretaries, and 15 government officials, is slated to depart the ancient city of Kano on May 14 and 15.<\/p>\n<p>Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Fagge\u2014popularly known as \u201cFIFA\u201d\u2014disclosed the state\u2019s readiness during the reception of the Festival\u2019s Torch of Unity by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk, alongside Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other senior officials.<\/p>\n<p>Fagge revealed that Kano athletes will participate in 20 events, including both individual and team sports such as judo, boxing, cycling, karate, kung fu, swimming, taekwondo, kickboxing, dambe, kokawa (traditional wrestling), para powerlifting, golf, shooting, handball, volleyball, football, gymnastics, and chess.<\/p>\n<p>He assured that the athletes have undergone intensive training aimed at optimizing their performance and boosting the state\u2019s medal count at the prestigious national event. He urged the team to uphold discipline, display exemplary sportsmanship, and represent Kano State with pride and dignity.<\/p>\n<p>Commending Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his consistent moral and financial backing, Fagge pledged that the commission remains committed to the development of sports across the state and the nation.<\/p>\n<p>He also lauded the efforts of Commissioner Kwankwaso, Special Adviser on Youth and Sports Alhaji Sani Danka, and other key stakeholders for their unwavering support and encouragement. Fagge reaffirmed the Commission\u2019s dedication to restoring Kano\u2019s sporting excellence and nurturing future champions.<\/p>\n<p>The sports commission chairman concluded by cautioning athletes and coaches against any conduct that could tarnish the state\u2019s image during the festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Kano State athletes are setting their sights on surpassing their previous achievements as they prepare to compete in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged \u201cGateway Games,\u201d scheduled to take place from May 16 to 30, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. 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