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SIX STATES JOSTLE TO HOST 2024 SPORTS FESTIVAL

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says there are six states who are bidding to host the next National Sports Festival in 2024.

Dare stated this after watching a gymnastics competition in the multipurpose indoor sports hall of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba at the ongoing 21st NSF.

Dare added that confirmed that the Tony Nelsen-led committee responsible for picking the next hosts will submit their report on Friday.

Dare added that there was a contingency plan should Delta fail to host and that there were six states already battling to host the next NSF.

VOP Lagos

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