Lagos Emerges Winner of 9th National Youth Games

Lagos Emerges Winner of 9th National Youth Games
Delta State, the host, came second
Oborevwori urged the NSC to take swift action against age cheating

Team Lagos has won the 9th National Youth Games held in Asaba, Delta State, finishing first with 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Delta State, the host, came second after surpassing Edo State, with 37 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals. Edo secured third place with 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze medals.

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In total, 33 states took part in the event, winning 802 medals overall, including 246 gold, 236 silver, and 320 bronze.

At the closing ceremony held at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to take swift action against age cheating in the Games to preserve their credibility and ensure fairness.

The governor described the tournament as a celebration of unity, discipline, and excellence, praising the athletes for their resilience and courage, whether or not they won medals.

He noted that the competition not only upheld Delta’s tradition of sporting excellence but also showcased emerging talents across Nigeria.

However, Oborevwori warned that the continued issue of states presenting overaged athletes undermines the essence of the Games, calling on the NSC to implement stricter rules to safeguard integrity.

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