Team Delta have surged ahead in commanding fashion on the medals table at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
The defending champions bolstered their position with 10 gold medals on Saturday, creating a gap that appears insurmountable for their closest rivals, Team Bayelsa.
So far, Delta has racked up an impressive haul of 44 gold, 19 silver, and 40 bronze medals.
Team Bayelsa, who earlier led the standings, now trail in second place with a tally of 33 gold, 23 silver, and 23 bronze medals.
In third place are Team Rivers, having secured 26 gold, 21 silver, and 26 bronze medals.
The host state, Ogun, continues to shine, holding firm in fourth place with 25 gold, 16 silver, and 24 bronze medals.
Completing the top five is Team Oyo, who have accumulated 16 gold, 17 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
Meanwhile, Team Abia recorded the most significant climb in the rankings, rising to ninth place with six gold, eight silver, and 21 bronze medals.