Nigeria, May 23 -- The 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State has seen intense competition and groundbreaking moments, but amid the fanfare, the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is caught in a time crunch.

With their allocated schedule at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta expiring today (Friday), the BFN is scrambling to wrap up its seven-event lineup despite having only completed two.

The race against time has forced the federation to reduce the number of events while managing logistical limitations and increased participation, including the debut of deaf badminton.

Here's how the federation is navigating the storm, what triggered the congestion, and what officials are saying as they fight to finish strong.

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