Athletes from different parts of the country are already arriving Asaba, Delta State capital, for the 9th edition of the National Youth Game, NYG.
The Delegation Registration Meetings, DRM, which began on August 21st ended on August 24th to give way for the commencement of the fiesta.
According to the Local Organizing Committee, 26th and 27th August are being observed as arrival dates for the event while the opening ceremony will take place on Friday, August 29th.
The immediate past Director General of the Delta State Sports Commission, DSSC, and a member of the Local Organizing Committee, Mr Festus Owhojero, now Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Sports, has reiterated the commitment of the Chairman of the DSSC, Joshua Oborevbori and his board to deliver a well organized event that will not only showcase Nigeria’s next generation of sports stars, but also promote unity, discipline and excellence through sports.
Mr. Owhojero assured that Delta is ready for the tournament and this is the third time in a row that Delta State is hosting the games.
Dailypost/Fathia Oladoyin
