* Minister Sunday Dare to flag off event
No fewer than 592 athletes drawn from nine military and paramilitary agencies will take part in15 sporting events at the 4th edition of the One Service, One Medal (OSOM) Games, which gets underway in Abuja on January 20 to January 24, 2021.
According to a statement by the Media Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare, “Fifteen military and paramilitary agencies had indicated interest to participate in the event, which was earlier billed for Kaduna last year. Eventually, nine agencies registered for 15 sports. Events to be competed for include: Athletics, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting, Squash, Badminton, Boxing, Shooting and Tug of War. Others are Swimming, Golf, Chess, Beach Volleyball, Scrabble and Taekwondo. ”
The participating agencies include: Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, Nigerian Customs Service, Immigration, Nigeria Police, EFCC, FRSC, NSCDC, Nigerian Airforce and Nigerian Navy.
The games is being organised to foster peace and unity as well as discover hidden talents for podium success for the country.
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, is expected to declare the Games open at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.