Abia State finished as overall winners of the second National Darts Championship after the event concluded at Umuahia Township Stadium.
The tournament began on October 13 and featured competitors from several states. Athletes gathered to display their ability, contest medals and advance standards within Nigerian darts.
Quick facts
- Host venue: Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia State
- Overall champions: Abia State
- Abia medal tally: two gold, two silver and one bronze
- Second place: Edo State, with three medals
- Third place: Rivers State, with four medals
Abia topped the final table with eight medals, including two gold, two silver and one bronze. Edo placed second with three medals, while Rivers took third after collecting four.
The successful staging of the national competition underlined Abia’s ability to bring major sporting events to the state and deliver them effectively. It also reinforced its growing reputation as a centre for sport and youth development.
The state government said the result fits Governor Alex Otti’s agenda of supporting sport, empowering young people and providing opportunities for youths to identify and fulfil their potential.
At the closing ceremony, the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development was represented by Technical Adviser Captain Eric Asomugha. The Director of Sports, represented by Technical Director Mrs. Mary, said Abia’s triumph reflected the commitment and discipline shown by the state’s players.
She added that the result should spur continued work in developing Abia’s darts talent for bigger achievements on the national stage.
With the championship now over, Abia State hailed its athletes, coaches, officials and other stakeholders for their combined role in delivering the success.
