Ogun State’s volleyball team, on Tuesday, emerged champions at the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, after a nail-biting 3-2 win over Plateau State in the final match held at the Alake Sports Centre.

In front of a spirited home crowd, Ogun State secured the gold medal by winning three of the five intense sets, dominating the first set 25-14, bouncing back in the fourth with a 25-20 scoreline, and sealing the deal in the decisive final set with 15-9.

Plateau State gave a strong fight, clawing their way back into the game with back-to-back wins in the second and third sets — 25-22 and 25-23 respectively — but could not withstand Ogun’s final surge.

The full set scores: 25-14, 22-25, 23-25, 25-20, 15-9: With this victory, Ogun State adds another gold to its growing medal tally at the ongoing festival, fueling excitement among fans and officials as the host state continues to shine across multiple sporting events.