The Akwa Ibom State Liaison Committee of the Nigerian Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) has announced the schedule for the final trials for selection of athletes to represent the state in the festival which starts on April 1, 2025.
The final trials for all 17 sports are set to take place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, across various venues, as follows:
- Godswill Akpabio Stadium: Athletics (9:00 am), Weightlifting (10:00 am), Table Tennis (10:00 am), Boxing (11:00 am), Para Athletics (10:00 am), Para Powerlifting (10:00 am), and Wrestling (10:00 am)
- University of Uyo Town Campus: Basketball (8:00 am) and Volleyball (8:00 am)
- Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort: Tennis (10:00 am) and Canoeing (10:00 am)
- Uyo Township Stadium: Traditional Wrestling (9:00 am) and Football (Male: 9:00 am, Female: 12:00 noon)
- Commercial Secondary School: Handball (8:00 am)
- House 5, Ewet Street: Scrabble (11:00 am)
- Ultra Fit: Swimming (11:00 am)
- Nobel’s School: Chess (time not specified)
According to the technical committee head, Catherine Ekuta, only athletes whose names appear on the qualified athletes’ list will be allowed to participate in the trials.
Media professionals are invited to come witness the state trials with a view to projecting the athletes that will be on display at this crucial stage of selection for the NDSF.
Upon conclusion of the trials, a technical meeting will be held on Monday, March 24th, 2025, from 12:00 noon, at the Nest of Champions VIP Lounge, to review and evaluate the trials, and submit the final team list of qualified athletes and approved names of officials for the main NDSF event.
