Edo Leads Medals at Niger Delta Games in Benin

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•Team Edo initially led the medal chart with 22 gold medals as of February 24, 2026.
•Five Edo athletes were disqualified, resulting in the loss of five gold medals by February 25, 2026.
•The Niger Delta Games took place in Benin, showcasing swimming and athletics events.
•As of February 26, 2026, Edo still tops the medal table despite the medal adjustments.
•The disqualifications affected the overall ranking but no official reasons have been disclosed.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the disqualification reasons are clarified and upheld Team Edo's medal count and ranking will remain reduced, potentially allowing other teams to close the gap in the medal table.

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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Edo tops Niger Delta games medal table AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Edo Loses Five Gold Medals as Five Athletes Disqualified from Niger Delta Games AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Team Edo Lead Niger Delta Games Medal Chart with 22 Gold AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Niger Delta Games: Edo top medals table as swimming, athletics light up Benin

Team Edo remains at the top of the Niger Delta Games medal table in Benin despite losing five gold medals due to athlete disqualifications. The games feature strong performances in swimming and athletics, drawing regional attention. The cause of the disqualifications has not been publicly explained, leaving some uncertainty about the final standings.