The stage is set for the 3rd National Para Games, Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious para-sport event, scheduled to hold from 26 March to 3 April in Abuja. For nine days, the nation’s capital will host more than 3,000 athletes representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), competing in 15 sports in what organisers describe as a celebration of resilience, excellence and inclusion. Organised by the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Games have evolved into a key fixture on Nigeria’s sporting calendar, serving as a platform for talent identification, national unity and the advancement of para sports. Since its inception, the National Para Games has spotlighted the abilities of athletes living with disabilities while reinforcing Nigeria’s broader commitment to in...