The Bayelsa state government has stepped up preparations towards ensuring that all the athletes representing the state at the National Sports Festival in Edo state from the 2nd of April are COVID-19 protected.
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The state commissioner for youths and sports, who doubles as the President of Nigerian wrestling federation Daniel Igali, also took the opportunity to vaccinate top wrestlers that will be embarking on the Olympic Qualifiers in Japan.
(Edited by Tunde Orebiyi)