The Ekiti State para-athlete contingent is set to depart for Abuja on Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of the third edition of the National Para Games.
The team will join other contingents from across the federation to compete in the multi-sport event, showcasing their talents and determination on a national stage.
The Technical Advisor to the Governor on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, confirmed that Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has approved all necessary funding to ensure the team’s successful participation in the competition. She emphasized that the welfare of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) remains a top priority for the state government.
Dr. Osetoba also charged the athletes, coaches, and administrative officials to strive for excellence by winning medals for the state, while maintaining discipline and upholding the good image of Ekiti State throughout the tournament.
Speaking on behalf of the coaching crew, the Head Coach, Mr. Ojo Peter, assured Ekiti indigenes both at home and in the diaspora of the team’s readiness to make history and elevate the state’s profile on the national stage.
A total of 39 athletes will represent Ekiti State across six sporting events: para soccer, para athletics, para powerlifting, para karate, wheelchair basketball, and para swimming.
The team’s participation reflects Ekiti State’s continued commitment to inclusive sports development and the empowerment of athletes with disabilities.
