As the Niger Delta Sports Festival, tagged UYO 2025, draws nearer, Akwa Ibom State is gearing up to make a strong showing across disciplines.
The state trials began in full with budding talents from the Eket Senatorial District competing for one of 316 coveted spots to represent the state at the inaugural event.
From the pitch to the tracks, mat, sand, river, pool, and courts, young athletes gave their all, showcasing their skills in various sports, including football, track and field, weightlifting, traditional wrestling, swimming, basketball, boxing, tennis, handball, canoeing, and volleyball.
The technical lead of the Akwa Ibom State Liaison Committee, Coach CATHERINE EWA-EKUTA OLY, expressed her excitement about the talents on display, hinting that a bright future awaits Akwa Ibom talents.
Our Head of Sports, Adebayo Samuel reports that the trials, held in various locations across the Eket Senatorial District, including Eket town, Ibeno LGA, and Oron, saw a high level of competition, with many young athletes displaying exceptional skills and energy.
However, the Commissioner for Sports, Elder PAUL BASSEY, visited the trials and expressed satisfaction with the turnout and level of competition displayed by the athletes.
