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 from August 15. Among the sports contested in Uyo were Abula, baseball/Softball, basketball, beach volleyball, cricket, football, handball, hockey, Rugby7 and volleyball.
With the conclusion of the zonal elimination across the country, the number of athletes and officials expected to participate in the 9th NYG is expected to emerge later this week.
Meanwhile, host Delta State is intensifying it’s readiness to host a successful championships.
A member of the Local oOrganising Committee set up for the Games, former Director General of Delta Sports Commission, Festus Ohwojero, said yesterday that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori wants to see a smooth organisation.
“As usual, our Governor wants to see a perfect organisation because he believes that Nigerian youths deserve the best. On our side, we are not leaving any stone unturned in ensuring the best organisations in this 2025 edition of the National Youth Games,” Ohwojero stated.
Team Delta has won all edition of the championships since its inception in 2015.