The Nigeria Police Force emerged overall champions of the 6th edition of the One Service One Medal (OSOM) Games, held in Abuja, claiming a total of 43 gold, 38 silver, and 34 bronze medals.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) secured second place with 30 gold, 24 silver, and 25 bronze medals, while the Nigerian Army finished third, earning 15 gold, 34 silver, and 31 bronze medals.
Corporal Dorcas Eworo of the Nigeria Police Force was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, after winning nine gold and one silver medal.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, who declared the event closed at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, praised the successful organisation of the Games.
He remarked that the event had exceeded expectations, with some national and international records broken.
“With our technical team closely monitoring performances, we have witnessed athletes surpass previous benchmarks. Many have likely achieved personal bests, and with consistent support and development over the next six months to a year, their potential is boundless,” he stated.
Dikko noted that the impact of the Games was already evident, with many participants displaying commendable enthusiasm and commitment.
“This event has not only fulfilled its sporting goals but also its social objectives,” he added.
The OSOM Games bring together personnel from Nigeria’s military and paramilitary agencies to compete in a spirit of fair play and unity.
The competition, which commenced on 24 April, concluded on Tuesday with a vibrant closing ceremony attended by sports stakeholders and senior officials from participating services.
The Games aim to foster inter-agency cooperation and camaraderie through sport, thereby enhancing overall service delivery.
A total of 12 military and paramilitary agencies took part in the six-day event, including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCOS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Federal Fire Service, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).