Athletics
‘Some officials benefit from National Sports Festival medals padding’
4 years agoThe Edo State government has assured athletes and officials of adequate security during the 2020 National Sports Festival. PHOTO: FEMI ADEBESIN-KUTI.
As Nigerians await the outcome of the probe panel set up by the Sports Ministry to investigate allegations of medals padding at the Delta 2022 National Sports Festival, a top official has revealed that the scandalous practice ‘started long ago’ and that some officials in the ministry benefit from it.