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Kano State to present over 200 athletes for 2025 NSF

Posted : 15 May 2025

The Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC), Ibrahim Umar Fagge, is set to lead over 200 state contingents to Abeokuta, Ogun State, for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival.


The National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games,” is scheduled to take place from May 16 to 30, 2025.


Fagge said, “By virtue of my position in the commission, I am supposed to travel by plane, but I want to remain with the athletes, coaches, and officials to share the experience of traveling by road together.”


“My Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, gave me the responsibility to head the state commission. Traveling by plane while over 200 contingents are going by road is not ideal. What justification would I have for that?” he explained.


The Acting Chairman called on the people of the state to continue praying for journey mercies and a successful outing in Abeokuta, adding that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure success at the festival.


He explained that the total contingent includes 173 athletes, 97 coaches, journalists, organizing secretaries, and 15 government officials.


The athletes are expected to compete in 17 sports, covering both individual and team events. These include judo, boxing, cycling, karate, kung fu, swimming, taekwondo, kickboxing, dambe, kokawa, para powerlifting, golf, shooting, handball, volleyball, football, gymnastics, and chess, among others.


The Acting Chairman urged the athletes, coaches, and officials to be disciplined, show good sportsmanship, and act as worthy ambassadors of the state.


While commending Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unwavering moral and financial support, he pledged that the commission would continue to work tirelessly towards the development of sports in the state and across the country.


He also expressed gratitude to the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports, Alhaji Sani Danja; and other stakeholders for their contributions and support.


He reiterated the commission’s commitment to restoring the glory of various sporting activities in Kano State.

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