As of 7:00 a.m. this morning, Team Delta has maintained a commanding lead on the medals table at the ongoing Gateway Games, Ogun 2024, with a total of 84 medals — comprising 41 gold, 14 silver, and 29 bronze.
Despite facing reported intimidations, the Delta State contingent continues to dominate, showing that their preparation and determination are yielding tangible results.
Team Bayelsa follows closely in second place with 71 medals (33 gold, 20 silver, and 18 bronze), while Team Rivers sits in third with 50 medals (19 gold, 18 silver, and 13 bronze).
Host state Ogun holds fourth place, having garnered 49 medals (13 gold, 16 silver, and 20 bronze), showcasing strong home-ground performance.
The competition remains fierce, with teams like Edo (77 medals) and Osun (43 medals) climbing the ranks steadily. Observers note that the Games are far from over, and dramatic shifts in rankings remain possible in the days ahead.
Below is the current medals table:
🏅 Medals Table (as at 7:00 a.m.)
| Rank | State Team | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta | 41 | 14 | 29 | 84 |
| 2 | Bayelsa | 33 | 20 | 18 | 71 |
| 3 | Rivers | 19 | 18 | 13 | 50 |
| 4 | Ogun | 13 | 16 | 20 | 49 |
| 5 | Oyo | 12 | 10 | 18 | 40 |
| 6 | Osun | 11 | 11 | 21 | 43 |
| 7 | Edo | 8 | 38 | 31 | 77 |
| 8 | Lagos | 7 | 10 | 17 | 34 |
| 9 | Akwa Ibom | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 |
| 10 | Plateau | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | Cross River | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 12 | Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 | Abia | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13 |
| 14 | Anambra | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| 15 | Imo | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 16 | FCT | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 17 | Nasarawa | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 18 | Kano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Niger | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 20 | Ekiti | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 21 | Kwara | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 22 | Ondo | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | Kaduna | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 24 | Bauchi | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 25 | Benue | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 26 | Borno | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Kebbi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The National Sports Festival continues today with high expectations for more upsets, record-breaking performances, and a showcase of Nigeria’s brightest young athletic talents.
