A total of 5,776 athletes from 29 states have arrived and registered for the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, ahead of Thursday’s opening ceremony.
Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, today inspected facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the state capital, which is the main venue for the games.
He assured that the state was ready to host the Games, scheduled to kick off in Asaba tomorrow.
The Governor, who inspected the swimming pool, shooting range, and other facilities at the Indoor Sports Hall, was conducted around by the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, and top officials of the State Sports Commission.
Speaking to journalists, he said, “We are ready for hosting the National Youth Games. You know, tomorrow is the opening ceremony. I am sure that this year will be better than last year.
“There is a good result from hosting these games because, as you can see from the last Olympics in Paris, Favour Ofili did very well even though she did not win a medal. She is a product of these games.
“So, in this year’s games, we are looking for a talent better than Ofili. I assure our people that this year will be better than last year.”