Delta state is ready to host the 8th National Youth Games which is scheduled to begin in Asaba, tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, 2024, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has said.
A statement made available toTeam@orientactualmags.com noted that Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Wednesday while talking to journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the state capital, which is the main venue for the games.
The governor, who inspected the swimming pool, shooting range and other facilities at the Indoor Sports Hall, was conducted round by Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, LOC, Chief Solomon Ogba, and top officials of the State Sports Commission.
He said 5,776 athletes from 29 states had since arrived in the state and registered for the games ahead of Thursday’s opening ceremony.
He said: ‘We are ready to host the National Youth Games. You know, tomorrow is the opening ceremony. As at this morning, 29 states have arrived in the state and 5,776 athletes have been registered already. I am sure that this year will be better than last year.
There is good result from hosting these games because, you can see this last Olympics in Paris, Favour Ofili did very well even though she did not win a medal. She is a product of this youth games.
So, in this year’s games, we are looking for a talent better than Ofili. I assure our people that this year will be better than last’-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
