NSC Announces Two-Wave Arrival Plan For Enugu 2026 National Sports Festival
Warns States Against Early Arrival, Football, Boxing Lead First Arrival Wave
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a two-wave arrival and accommodation arrangement for athletes and officials participating in the 23rd National Sports Festival, Coal City Games 2026, in Enugu State.
In a circular dated November 5, 2026, and signed by the Commission’s Director-General, Bukola Olopade, the NSC said the Main Organising Committee (MOC) had divided the participating sports into two groups to ensure effective coordination, proper accommodation management and smooth reception of contingents in line with their competition schedules.
The Commission directed states to ensure their athletes and officials arrive in Enugu two days before the scheduled commencement of their respective sports to allow time for accommodation, accreditation, technical briefings and other pre-competition activities.
It also cautioned against premature arrivals, warning that they could lead to congestion and accommodation difficulties.
Wave One will feature Volleyball, Shooting and Para Shooting, Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis, Cycling, Tennis, Weightlifting, Beach Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton and Para Badminton, Darts, Judo, Golf, Boxing, Football and traditional sports Ayo, Dambe and Kokowa.
Wave Two will comprise Athletics and Para Athletics, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Canoeing and Para Canoeing, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Cricket, Para-Powerlifting, Swimming and Wheelchair Basketball.
The NSC urged all states to comply strictly with the designated arrival schedule and make the necessary travel and logistical arrangements to ensure the successful, orderly and hitch-free conduct of the Games.
