It was six days of unadulterated display of skills, fights for medals and thrilling contests as spectators were treated to sporting excellence by competing athletes at the maiden edition of the National Para Games in Abuja.
After the competition in 15 sports, Team Bayelsa emerged overall champions with a total of 93 medals, consisting of 31 Gold, 30 Silver, and 32 Bronze medals.
Team Oyo finished second on the final medals table with a total of 60 medals (24 Gold, 15 silver and 21 Bronze medals).
Team Kano finished third on the medals table with 42 medals consisting of 21 Gold, 13 Silver, and 8 bronze medals.
In his closing remarks, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare expressed his happiness with the staging of the festival and the level of competitiveness at the Games.
He stated that the athletes have always been deserving of a festival like this, as their contribution to Nigeria’s image internationally is awe-inspiring.
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