The curtain will fall on the ninth version of the Nationwide Youth Video games (NYG) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with a colourful closing ceremony on the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
The ceremony is anticipated to attract high dignitaries, together with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — represented by the Chairman of the Nationwide Sports activities Fee (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko — alongside the Govt Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, and the Director Normal of the NSC and Chairman of the Primary Organizing Committee, Hon. Bukola Olopade. Delegations, sports activities directors, and followers from throughout Nigeria can even be part of within the festivities.
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Earlier than the lights dim on this yr’s Video games, the ultimate day will ship a burst of power with basic monitor relays — the 4x100m (female and male), 4x400m (male, feminine, and blended relay), and the medley relay (female and male). Historically the climax of the NYG, these occasions promise an electrifying showcase of velocity, technique, and teamwork, with many tipping Nigeria’s subsequent era of dash kings and queens to emerge from Asaba’s tracks.
On the medals desk as of Friday night time, Workforce Lagos continues to steer the pack with 46 gold, 37 silver, and 18 bronze medals. Edo State follows with 33 gold, 11 silver, and 20 bronze, whereas host state Delta sits in third with 26 gold, 33 silver, and 32 bronze medals.
Over the previous week, the Video games have as soon as once more lived as much as their billing because the nation’s foremost grassroots sports activities competition — unearthing prodigies, fostering unity, and celebrating the boundless potential of Nigerian youth.
Because the flame of the ninth Nationwide Youth Video games prepares to be extinguished in Asaba, the reminiscences of brilliance, resilience, and youthful excellence are certain to encourage the journey towards future championships.
