NYG: Team Ondo departs Akure for Asaba
Athletes and officials of the Ondo State contingent have departed Akure for Asaba for the National Youth Games.
The 9th NYG will run from August 26 to September 6.
At the 8th edition of the NYG, Team Ondo finished 12th on the medals table, with a total of 16 medals.
The state will participate in 22 events including Wrestling, Karate, Squash, Darts, Athletics, Judo, Tennis, Table Tennis, and Swimming.
Others are Handball, Beach Volleyball (girls), Abula (male), Kickboxing, Boxing, Para Table Tennis, Ayo Olopon and Gymnastics.
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Henry Omoyofunmi, while addressing the athletes, urged them to be good ambassadors of the state by competing in line with the rules and spirit of the games.
Mr Omoyofunmi, represented by the General Manager of the state Sports Council, Sunday Fagite, encouraged the athletes to give their best and aim for the best.
He said, “Our sports-loving governor is looking forward to receiving you upon your return. Win medals for the state and make us proud.’’
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 1
Stop guessing Nigeria’s population, UN tells FG
Ms Mafico reaffirmed UNFPA’s support for Nigeria’s next population and housing census.
States
Commercial driver arrested for absconding with hire-purchase vehicle
The police said the stolen vehicle was recovered in a well-coordinated intelligence operation.
Heading 2
WHO warns global annual cancer cases may hit 35 million by 2050
WHO said on Wednesday that cancer causes more than 26,000 deaths daily, with 20.6 million new cases yearly worldwide.
States
Tinubu’s reforms rebounded Benue’s economy, security, development: Gov. Alia
Mr Alia commended Mr Tinubu for implementing difficult but necessary reforms to reposition Nigeria’s economy for long-term growth.
States
Police impound 121 vehicles, prosecute 114 traffic offenders in Gombe
The CP said that the vehicles were impounded and the prosecution of offenders was carried out within 22 days.
NationWide
ICPC’s claim I abused medical privileges, violated court order false: El-Rufai
Mr El-Rufai described the ICPC’s July 7 statement as inaccurate in both facts and law.
