Godspower Avwerosuoghene Odedede.
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has applauded the National Sports Commission and the Enugu 2026 National Sports Festival Organising Committee for including volleyball and beach volleyball in the programme of the Coal City Games.
The federation described the decision as a boost for the development of the sport in Nigeria, saying the two events would provide athletes with opportunities for competition, talent discovery and exposure ahead of future continental and international assignments.
The 23rd National Sports Festival will hold in Enugu from November 27 to December 11, with athletes and officials expected to arrive on November 25 and 26. The opening ceremony is scheduled for November 27, while the closing ceremony will take place on December 11.
It will be the first time Enugu hosts the National Sports Festival and only the second time the multi-sport event will be held in the South-East, following Imo State’s hosting in 1998.
