Tag: National Youth Games
NYG: Winning medals at age-grade competitions, not the main focus of Ogun State – Commissioner
Honourable Wasiu Isiaka was full of praises for the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for providing…
Gov. Oyebanji scores big: New buses, modern facilities, stipends for Ekiti athletes
Dr. Osetoba was emphatic in describing the unfolding transformation: “Governor Oyebanji has given sports a heartbeat in Ekiti. What we…
Medal kings: Lagos outpaces Edo, Delta to claim Youth Games title
Team Edo came second with 33 gold, 14 silver and 29 bronze medals, while hosts Delta State placed third after…
National Youth Games: Lagos, Delta clash over 2026 hosting right
The Delta Sports Commission further suggested that Lagos could instead host the proposed National Intermediate Games, a new event being…
2025 Youth Games: After National Sports Festival tragedy, Kano flies athletes to Asaba
The team is scheduled to depart from Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on Tuesday, heading straight to Asaba, where they…
Asaba 2025: Excitement builds as National Youth Games set to light up Asaba from August 29
From the athletics tracks to the swimming pools, from the football pitches to the tennis courts, the 9th National Youth…
Asaba 2025: National Youth Games set to kick off with music, culture
From accommodation to feeding, transportation, and the opening ceremony, everything has been properly arranged,” he added
Team Lagos wins all gold medals in boxing competition at National Youth Games
In a stunning display of dexterity, perseverance, and grit, Team Lagos has swept all four gold medals in the boxing…
8th NYG: Edo cautions 313 contingent against win-at-all-cost mentality
This year's edition of the NYG will hold in Asaba, the Delta State capital from 11 to 19 September
National Youth Games: 2,447 athletes in Ilori
No fewer than 2,447 athletes from 24 states have so far arrived and registered for the 4th National Youth Games…
Lagos to storm National Youth Games with 300 athletes — LSSC D-G
Lagos State will storm the National Youth Games in Ilorin with 300 athletes, the Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC),…
National youth games: Kwara begins preparations for 2018
Kwara State’s Director of Sports, Tunde Kazeem, on Thursday in Ilorin said they have started preparations for the 4th edition…
National youth games Weightlifters to represent Nigeria at Junior African Championships
The Technical Director, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Christopher Nwadei, says weightlifters discovered at the just-concluded National Youth Games (NYG) would represent…
National youth games: Kwara picks up two medals in squash
Kwara players have won one gold and one silver medals in the boys and girls singles events of the squash…
National Youth Games: Official expresses optimism on the success of the event
Ademola Are, Director, Grassroots Sports Development at the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports, says the ministry was doing everything…
National youth games: Kano sponsors 130 contingents to Illorin
Kano State Government has sponsored 130 contingents to participate in the 2017 third National Youth Games holding in Ilorin, Kwara…
National Youth Games: Over 120 athletes to feature for Kwara state
Tunde Kazeem, Kwara State Director of Sports on Wednesday said that the state would be presenting over 120 athletes at…
National Youth Games: State releases N18m for preparations
Osun government on Monday said it had released N18 million its contingent’s preparation and participation in the 3rd National Youth…
National Youth Games: FCT cricket team begins training
Ayo Adewole, FCT Cricket Association Secretary, on Monday said that the team had began training ahead of the National Youth…
NYG: Lagos To Select B/Ball Teams From Academies
Most of the players to represent Lagos State at the National Youth Games in December in Abuja will be selected…