Nigeria, May 21 -- The third day of the 22nd National Sports Festival, officially branded Gateway Games 2024, delivered a full slate of compelling performances, breakout talent, and tightly contested matchups across various sports.

As the competition heats up, Bayelsa State has surged to the top of the medals table, staking an early claim as a dominant force in this year's edition.

Bayelsa currently leads the standings with a total of nine medals-six gold, two silver, and one bronze-highlighting their strong start across multiple disciplines.

Oyo State follows closely with six medals, including four golds, while Lagos sits third with ten medals in total (three gold, four silver, three bronze).

Cross River and Rivers states round out t...