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National Sports Festival not postponed indefinitely- Minister

News reports to the effect that the Edo  2020 National Sports Festival has been  postponed  indefinitely is false and unfounded as the Ministry has not made a final decision. 



A statement by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Media office clarified that consultations were on going between the Ministry, the Edo State Government, the PTF on Covid-19, and the National Council on Sports to decide on a new date to host the Festival.


"Like we did by consulting with the  PTF on Covid-19 when we lifted the ban on non - contact sports and later  contact sports, discussions are on going to decide on a new date for the Festival. The fake news that the Festival has been postponed indefinitely must have emanated from a false source."


The statement further stated:


"We are considering a staggered  Festival spanning several weeks and Atheletes batched, no fans and strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocol. While we are committed to holding the Festival, we do not want to endanger  the lives of Atheletes and officials. Be rest assured that a decision would be taken in line with Government's  guidelines in the best interest of  the common good of our sports and the athletes "


The National Sports Festival which was  earlier  scheduled to hold in March in Benin City, Edo State was postponed due to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic which also affected social, economic activities.

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