Ogun state will participate in 25 sports with a total of 141 athletes at the 7th National Youth Games in Delta state, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Sports, Dr. Yusuff Quudus said.
The 7th National Youth Games is scheduled for 20th to 30th September, 2023 in Asaba, Delta state.
The Permanent Secretary implored the athletes to be of best behaviour at the event as they will be the kaleidoscope of Ogun State.
He encouraged them to marry their strength, competence, and training acquired to get as many medals as possible.
Quudus added that they have to sit down and take their time to put forward 20 games the state has a comparative advantage over others.
He said, “One hundred and forty-one (141) athletes which comprise fifty-nine (59) Male and eighty-two (82) female will participate in twenty-five (25) Sports. We want to thank the Governor for the prompt release of funds for the games.
“The athletes and their officials are in high spirits to do the state proud at the National Youth Games in Asaba”.
The twenty-five Sports are: Athletics, Ayo, Badminton, Boxing, Chess, Cycling, Darts, Football (Female), Golf, Gymnastics, Judo, Karate, Para Table Tennis, Rugby, Scrabble, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Para Athletics and Deaf Athletics.
The two hundred and fifty-five (255) contingent will depart Abeokuta for Asaba, Delta State on Wednesday 20th, September, 2023.
