Video: how some state athletes and officials of Ondo escaped death on their way to the National Sports Festival

A trip destined to exhibit sports excellence almost became tragic on Saturday, May 17, since some athletes and contingent officials of the State of Ondo were involved in a serious road accident on their way to the 22nd National Sports Festival in the state of Ogun.

The accident occurred when a trailer lost control and crashed with one of the buses transported to the team.

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The impact was devastating, leaving several members of the delegation seriously injured.

Tragically, a passenger in the trailer lost his life on the scene.

Thanks to the rapid response of emergency services, all injured athletes and officials were immediately evacuated and are currently receiving medical care in stable but serious conditions.

Although no deaths were registered among the Ondo team, the incident has thrown a shadow on the festivities and caused a growing concern for the safety and well -being of athletes during interstate trips.

Now questions about the adequacy of insurance coverage and emergency protocols for contingents traveling for national competitions are being asked.

The National Sports Festival, often called the “Unity Games” of Nigeria, was officially inaugurated on Friday, May 16 in Abeokuta with a colorful ceremony full of music, culture and celebration. However, for Ondo’s contingent, the road to competition has been full of pain and resistance.

Despite the trauma, the team is still committed to participating in the games, attracting the strength of the support of the Nigerians and the inflexible spirit of sportsmanship.

This almost tragedy serves as an alerting reminder: behind each medal search there is a history of courage, risk and willingness to overcome.

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