4 d. ago Lagos Dominates Medal Table As National Youth Games Heats Up In Asaba

National Youth Games in Asaba have proven to be a true proving ground for future champions, with Lagos, Edo, and defending champions Delta State engaged in an exciting contest for supremacy. As of Thursday, Team Lagos surged to the top of the medal standings, amassing an impressive total of 61 medals, which includes 33 gold, […]

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7 d. ago Okpebholo rallies support for Team Edo, as athletes dominate National Youth Games

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, announced that Team Edo has taken an emphatic early lead at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, clinching outstanding 17 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals to sit comfortably at the top of the medals table. The Chief Press […] The post Okpebholo rallies support for Team Edo, as athletes dominate National Youth Games appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s Government Will Transform Nigerian Sports Sector – Dare

A former minister of Youth and Sports Development and now special adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to grassroots sports development and the future of the Nigerian sports industry. Dare made this declaration at the opening of the ongoing 9th National Youth Games […]

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7 d. ago NYG: Kwara’s Physically Challenged Student Lifts 71kg To Win Gold Medal

A physically challenged student, Adebayo Ridwan, has clinched a gold medal in the para-powerlifting event at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Ridwan, a JSS 2 student of Government Day Secondary School, Ojagboro, Ilorin, is a member of Team Kwara at the sporting event. He lifted 71kg, outclassing other contestants to […]

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1 week ago Nasarawa records first football victory, clinches third bronze in karate at National Youth Games

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Team Nasarawa began its campaign at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, on a bright note with a victory in football and another medal in karate. In football on Saturday, the Nasarawa boys defeated hosts Team Delta by a lone goal in a thrilling encounter at St Patrick’s […] The post Nasarawa records first football victory, clinches third bronze in karate at National Youth Games appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago No cracks in Sports House, we are one family – NSC boss clears air

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has debunked reports of an alleged rift between him, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, and the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau. Olopade made the clarification yesterday at a press conference during the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta […] The post No cracks in Sports House, we are one family – NSC boss clears air appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu declares 9th National Youth Games open in Asaba, Nasarawa wins two medals on day one

From Abel Leonard, Lafia President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared open the 9th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with a rallying call for sports development and unity. The President, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Information and Public Communication, Hon. Sunday Dare, described the Games as a factory […] The post Tinubu declares 9th National Youth Games open in Asaba, Nasarawa wins two medals on day one appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SWAN president confident National Youth Games will unearth future stars

From Abel Leonard, Asaba As the 9th edition of the National Youth Games gets underway in Asaba, Delta State, President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Mr Isaiah Benjamin has expressed optimism that the competition will serve as a platform to discover Nigeria’s next generation of sporting talents. Benjamin made the remarks yesterday […] The post SWAN president confident National Youth Games will unearth future stars appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 6,382 Athletes, Officials Begin Medal Chase At 9th National Youth Games In Asaba

Following the completion of the Digital Registration Management (DRM) process, a total of 6,382 athletes have been confirmed to represent all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The quest for medals will commence today (Thursday), although the Games will officially be declared open […]

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2 w. ago Lack Of Accountability: Gombe Athletics Academy Withdraws From National Youth Games In Asaba

The founder of Gombe Athletics Academy (GAA), Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has issued a warning to its athletes, stating that participating in the forthcoming 9th National Youth Games in Asaba will lead to disciplinary action. Gara Gombe, who is also the chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association, emphasised that the Academy will maintain its training and […]

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3 w. ago 2025 NYG: Delta Athletes Begin Camping, Bayelsa Shines In Zonal Elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta have entered closed camping ahead of the 9th edition, which will take place from 26th August to 6th September in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s School hostel, the Delta Sports Commission hostel, and the Hockey hostel located in […]

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3 w. ago NYG Zonal Elimination: Team Nasarawa stuns rivals, grabs 4 tickets to Asaba showdown

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Team Nasarawa has defied the odds to qualify for four sporting events at the North Central Zonal Eliminations of the 9th National Youth Games, leaving heavyweights in shock and setting their sights on Asaba, Delta State, where the main games will hold from August 26 to September 6, 2025. The state […] The post NYG Zonal Elimination: Team Nasarawa stuns rivals, grabs 4 tickets to Asaba showdown appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta athletes begin camping for 9th NYG, as Bayelsa shines in zonal elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta, has moved into a closed camping ahead the 9th edition holding from August 26 to September 6 in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s school hostel, Asaba, Delta Sports Commision hostel as well as the Hockey hostel located at […] The post Delta athletes begin camping for 9th NYG, as Bayelsa shines in zonal elimination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago All set for 9th National Youth Games as Zonal elimination ends

By Emma Jemegah The zonal elimination for the 9th National Youth Games ended at the weekend in various centres, and it has signalled the countdown to the Games scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State capital from August 26 to September 6.   The South South zonal elimination were held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State […] The post All set for 9th National Youth Games as Zonal elimination ends appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nasarawa storms Ilorin with 154 athletes for Youth Games zonal elimination battle

From Abel Leonard, Lafia It’s no retreat, no surrender for Team Nasarawa as a 154-man contingent has landed in Ilorin, Kwara State, for the North Central Zonal Eliminations of the 9th National Youth Games. The delegation, made up of athletes, coaches, sports secretaries, medical and media crew, security operatives, and top officials, left Lafia on […] The post Nasarawa storms Ilorin with 154 athletes for Youth Games zonal elimination battle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere

“The 9th National Youth Games is not going to be an exception, Edo State is going to Asaba to win, we are going there for business.” These are the words of the Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC) Sabina Chikere, to Nigerians on Team Edo goal at the highly […] The post National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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