2nd NDG Day 4: Team Edo in Early Lead on Medals Table

Posted : 25 February 2026

Host, Team Edo, has taken the lead in the ongoing second edition of the Niger Delta Games, tagged Edo 2026, after an unprecedented dominant display in swimming and weightlifting events to surge forward with 22 gold and 12 silver medals, ahead of second- and third-placed Delta (14 gold) and Bayelsa (13 gold), respectively.

As the medal table stands, Edo has won seven or more gold medals, with their chess, traditional wrestling, and other athletes dominating their events.

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Desmond Enabulele, expressed satisfaction with Team Edo’s impressive outing so far, attributing the success to strategic planning, discipline, and early preparation ahead of the competition.

According to him, the 12-day closed camping with intensive training he arranged for the athletes played a crucial role in the buildup and bonding that sharpened their competitive edge.

“Our decision to embark on a 12-day closed camping was deliberate and strategic. It gave our athletes the opportunity to bond, train rigorously, and cultivate the winning mentality required for a competition of this magnitude.

“What we are witnessing today is not accidental. It is the product of careful planning, technical discipline, and the resilience of our athletes.”

He charged Team Edo athletes and coaches to remain focused and determined to sustain the state’s commanding lead on the medals table.

While commending the team for their early dominance, Enabulele warned against complacency, stressing that the Games are still ongoing and open, insisting that greater effort is required to consolidate the advantage.

“This is only Day Four. We must not celebrate too early. I urge our athletes and coaches to remain focused, stay disciplined, and continue to harvest gold medals for Edo State.

The mission is not just to lead, but to finish strong,” Enabulele emphasized.

“Every event presents another opportunity to demonstrate excellence, and I am confident that Team Edo will continue to rise to the occasion.”

Enabulele heaped praise on Team Edo athletes and coaches for their outstanding performances in swimming, athletics, para powerlifting, chess, taekwondo, and weightlifting events.

“I must specially applaud our athletes and coaches for their exceptional outings in swimming, athletics, para powerlifting, chess, and taekwondo. Their dedication, discipline, and fighting spirit have not only strengthened our lead at the Games but have also positioned Edo State as a formidable force,” he said.

In the official release of the medal table before the close of events on Day Four, Edo State led the medal standings with 22 gold, 12 silver, and 13 bronze medals, totaling 47 medals. Delta State followed with 14 gold, 19 silver, and 11 bronze medals (44 total), while Bayelsa State sits third with 13 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze medals (31 total).

2nd NDG Day 4: Team Edo in Early Lead on Medals Table

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