Sports Groove

...Hails State’s performance at the Festival, urges youths to shun vices  By Mishael Emmanuel                The Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, says the commendable performance of the state’s athletes in the ongoing National Sports Festival was the result of his administration’s investment in youths, particularly in sports development.   Diri gave this verdict during the 164th State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Yenagoa, emphasized that sports was projecting the state in positive light as well as engaging youths productively.   The first citizen of the Glory of all Lands, expressed delight over the performance of Team Bayelsa at the festival hosted by Ogun State, saying he received daily reports, which indicated that the state, now second on the medals table, was doing quite well.  The Bayelsa governor stressed that the state’s athletes not to rest on their la...

...Blames protest on impatient athletes and ignorance ...Reaffirms commitment to athletes' welfare By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye and Mishael Emmanuel in Abeokuta   Ogun State government they have started the payment of allowances for athletes athletes of Team Ogun.  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Honourable Kayode Akinmade, made this known on Wednesday in Abeokuta. Akinmade said the State Government is very committed to the athletes' welfare, “Governor Dapo Abiodun remains deeply sensitive and committed to the welfare of all participants at the festival. There is no circumstance under which he would allow Ogun athletes to suffer or be neglected. “The protest earlier today by a few athletes is not only unfortunate but also uncalled for. It stands in stark contrast to the immense success the state has recorded in hosting the festival—from the grand opening ceremony to the impressive performance of Team Ogun,” the statement continued. The Ogun S...