Okon races to Gold for Akwa Ibom, eyes international podium finish

By Games Media Hub

Akwa Ibom State athlete, Hephzibah Okon has dedicated her gold medal race to the state governor and other Sports administrators in the state

 Okon won the gold medal in the 800 metres at the 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin with the time of 2.18minutes.

"I am really happy to win this gold for Team Akwa Ibom. The support from our State Government, led by our amazing, Sports Loving Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Honourable Commissioner and sports administrators has kept us motivated to give our best every day.

"This is why I'm dedicating the gold medal to the governor, Sports Commissioner and others involved with Sports in the State, she said.

The medalist has set her sights on representing Nigeria at senior-level competitions in the near future. 

She has also earned an invitation to participate in the National Youth Festival alongside International Junior Athletes in 2025.

"I will continue to do my best to put Akwa Ibom State in the World Sporting map", she pledged.

Meanwhile, hosts Edo State leads on the medals table after events were completed on Day 2 on Sunday. Edo won a total of 15 gold, 6 silver and is trailed by Delta with 9 gold 11 silver. Bayelsa is in third place with 8 gold and 2 silver.

The games, which began on February 20 with a spectacular opening ceremony event will end on the 26th. State contingents and games officials are to depart on February 27th. 

The Niger Delta Games is organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited and sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
 
OUR COVERAGE OF THE 2ND EDITION OF THE NIGER DELTA GAMES IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
 
★ The Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs Sabina Chikere 
 
★ Emmanuel Egbele, CEO/Founder, Emmanuel Egbele Annual Scrabble Classics

★ The President, Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation, Olumide Oyedeji (OLY)

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