NSF 2022: Delta picks first gold medal

The host state began the festival with a gold medal, a signal that they are ready to defend the trophy won in Edo state as defending champion   on their home soil.

Delta state picked their first Gold medal in the Cycling event.

Team Delta Cyclists beat three other states, Oyo, Plateau and Lagos to emerge winner in the 12km mixed relay decided on Igbuzor road earlier Tuesday.. 

Edo and Rivers State were disqualified for their inability to present the minimum three female cyclists required for the event.