Rugby returns to the alignment of the National Sports Festival after unanimous approval

In a great impulse for the Nigerian sports community, Rugby has been officially reinstalled in the alignment of the National Sports Festival of 2024, “Thematic input games”.

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The long -awaited event is scheduled for the state of Ogun from May 16 to 30, 2025.

The decision to readmit the Rugby was confirmed by the Joint Technical Committee for the 22nd edition of the Festival, after a unanimous vote after an exhaustive deliberation. The Committee cited the growing national popularity of sport, increased base participation and expanded the fan base as key reasons for its return.

The president of the Niger Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Adelala, received the news with enthusiasm and gratitude. He extended the sincere appreciation to the general director of the National Sports Commission and president of the main organizing committee, Chief Bukola Olopade; The Honorable Sports Development Commissioner in the state of Ogun, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka; and the entire joint technical committee for its support and commitment to diversify the sports scene of Nigeria.

“This is not just a victory for rugby,” comment Dr., “is a golden opportunity for talent discovery and the development of the national team. Nigerians can once again enjoy the emotion of high -level rugby at the festival, and national selectors will be on land to identify emerging talents ahead of the Sevens of the Africa Cup in Mauritius, scheduled for June 18, 2025. ” “” “

The inclusion of rugby is expected to revive the passion between fans and interested parties, and even more the profile of the sport in Nigeria. It also reinforces the mission of the National Sports Festival as a platform to promote talent and advance sports development throughout the country.

As the preparations continue, all eyes become Ogun State, the state of Gateway, where this year’s edition of the main multisport event of Nigeria promises to be exciting, inclusive and full of talents.

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