- Lagos Fields 416 Athletes as National Youth Games Kick Off in Asaba
- Fatodu expressed confidence in the state’s ability to deliver an outstanding performance
- The delegation includes 416 athletes, 40 coaches, 38 secretaries, and other officials
The ninth edition of the National Youth Games begins today in Asaba, Delta State, with Team Lagos determined to set the pace with a 416-athlete contingent.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that following the completion of the digital registration process, the National Sports Commission has confirmed a total of 6,382 athletes representing all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
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Athlete screening took place on Thursday, with the official opening ceremony and the start of competitions scheduled for today. Events slated to begin include table tennis, para table tennis, weightlifting, and karate.
Speaking ahead of the opening ceremony, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, expressed confidence in the state’s ability to deliver an outstanding performance against perennial champions Delta State and other contenders.
“We are very optimistic that Lagos will secure multiple podium finishes. Our goal is to surpass our previous performance and maintain our leadership in sports development,” Fatodu said.
He added that the reward system for athletes, coaches, and technical staff has been enhanced to further motivate success.
He also credited the support of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for driving progress, assuring that Lagosians should expect excellence from their team.
Team Lagos will compete across several disciplines including athletics, swimming, boxing, and weightlifting, while taking a strict stance against age cheating with a data-driven verification system. The delegation includes 416 athletes, 40 coaches, 38 secretaries, and other officials.
A total of 37 sports will be contested over the nine-day competition.
