Anambra Set To Field Over 100-Strong Team At NSF 2025 in Ogun
Anambra State is gearing up to participate in the National Sports Festival (NSF) 2025, scheduled to kick off in Abeokuta, Ogun State on May 15, with a robust contingent of 150 members.
According to Emeka Obidimma, the Director of Sports, speaking from Awka on Thursday, the delegation will comprise 100 athletes and 50 officials. Anambra will compete across 20 sports disciplines, including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Chess, Darts, Deaf Table Tennis, Karate, Kickboxing, Wushu Kungfu, Para Athletics, Scrabble, Swimming, Taekwondo, Ncho, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
The team is currently finalizing preparations through a five-day intensive training camp in Awka ahead of their departure this Friday.
Obidimma praised Patrick-Estate Onyedum, Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Commission, for his unwavering administrative, technical, and logistical support. He emphasized that Anambra’s goal is not just participation but to excel and win medals.
“We aim to match and surpass our previous performance. The spirit within the camp is strong, and our athletes are ready to strive for victory,” he said.
He also expressed gratitude to Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for his continuous support of sports development in the state.
At the last NSF held in Asaba, Delta State, Anambra secured a total of 39 medals, including six gold, nine silver, and 24 bronze.
