The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, announced a substantial increase in funding for sports during his delivery of the 2024/25 budget in the National Assembly.

The Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service received a 45.3% increase compared to last year, amounting to a planned N2.2 billion.

In his budget speech, Shiimi stated that the allocated funds to the line Ministry would be utilized for its upcoming activities.