NSC Leadership To Head Opening Ceremony Of 3rd National Para Sports Festival

With just three days remaining, excitement is mounting for the grand opening ceremony of the 3rd National Para Sports Festival, set to take place on Saturday, 28th March 2026.

This festival, a key event in Nigeria’s para sports calendar, will gather athletes with disabilities from across the nation. They will compete in a diverse array of sporting events, demonstrating resilience, talent, and the unifying spirit of sport.

The opening ceremony will be spearheaded by Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, alongside the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade. The Commission’s leadership has affirmed that the Games underscore Nigeria’s firm dedication to fostering and advancing inclusive sports.

Ahead of the festival, Hon. Olopade highlighted that the event aims to celebrate courage, dismantle barriers, and inspire future generations of athletes. The festival is expected to feature competitions across various disciplines, including athletics, wheelchair basketball, para powerlifting, and amputee football.

The National Para Sports Festival is a vital platform for identifying talent, developing athletes, and preparing them for international competitions, including qualifiers for global events sanctioned by organisations such as the International Paralympic Committee. It also aligns with Nigeria’s wider objective of championing inclusivity, equal opportunity, and social integration through sport.

The National Sports Commission extends an invitation to all stakeholders, partners, and the general public to attend this momentous occasion and champion the expansion of para sports within the country.