Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Edo State is setting the pace at the ongoing Niger Delta Games, climbing to the summit of the medals table after Day Two of competition in Benin City.

Official standings show Edo leading with 15 gold and six silver medals, ahead of Delta State with nine gold and 11 silver medals, while Bayelsa sit third with eight gold and two silver medals. With several finals decided across athletics and swimming, the battle for supremacy among the nine participating states is gathering momentum.

At the aquatic centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Edo swimmers delivered a dominant display, winning six of the nine gold medals available on the opening day of swimming events.

Precious Tissa struck gold in the men's 50m freestyle, ...