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LSSTF Confirms Rowe Park’s Readiness for National Intermediate Games

Rowe Park Sports Centre in Yaba is back in the spotlight as its Indoor Sports Hall and squash courts unveil a striking new look. The Lagos State Sports Trust Fund

The Lagos State Sports Trust Fund (LSSTF) revealed that Rowe Park Sports Centre's Indoor Sports Hall and squash courts are nearing completion for the upcoming National Intermediate Games. LSSTF officials confirmed the rapid progress on the renovation project, just weeks before the Games scheduled for October 1 to 15, 2026. With only finishing touches remaining, the facilities are ahead of schedule and expected to be delivered before mid-September.

LSSTF Chairman Wahid Oshodi and Executive Secretary Olaposi Agunbiade expressed their confidence in the project, praising the contractor's dedication and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's timely release of funds. The renovation, originally estimated to take three months, has been completed in six weeks, with engineers working tirelessly to meet the deadline.

Intemol Consult Limited, the contractor, assured stakeholders that the Indoor Hall and squash courts will be fully operational by the third week of September. This revival of Rowe Park Sports Centre is seen as a significant milestone in Lagos State's commitment to providing world-class sporting venues for athletes.

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