Nigeria, May 24 -- Team Ogun delivered a standout performance at the 2024 National Sports Festival, claiming gold in the 4x400m mixed relay on Friday evening at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.

Running under the lights and cheered on by a lively home crowd, the Ogun quartet of Gafar Badmus, Tosin Adeloye, Samson Nathaniel, and Toheebat Jimoh crossed the finish line in 3:20.65, ahead of Team Edo (3:23.41) and Team Lagos (3:24.36), who took silver and bronze respectively.

The win marked a high point for the host state at the "Gateway Games" and highlighted the strength of their teamwork and preparation.

Speaking after the race, Ogun's team coach Saheed Akinpelu expressed immense pride in his athletes, attributing the success to t...