Bayelsa Teqball Association Applauds Team Bayelsa Over historic Achievement at Niger Delta Sports Festival
By:Yakubu Uzoma Muhammad
The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Teqball Association Hon. Uroh Kiani has congratulated Team Bayelsa over their emergence as the overall winners of the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Bayelsa State amassed a total of 86 medals, made up of 42 gold, 29 silver, and 15 bronze medals to finish top of the table beating Delta and Edo State to the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively at the games.
In his congratulatory message, Hon. Uroh commended the athletes for their resilience and show of determination throughout the week-long event, describing them as worthy ambassadors of the state.
According to him Bayelsa’s triumph at the Niger Delta Sports Festival was a reflection of the huge talent and massive investment made in sports by the prosperity government of the state led by Senator Douye Diri and his able Deputy Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
He was particularly appreciative of the Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igail and the Director of Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Council, Sir. Braveman Wodi for collaborative efforts in translating and keeping alive the governor’s “ASSURED Prosperity” agenda and vision, describing the trio as a perfect blend.
