NYG: Gov. Oborevwori announces Delta’s readiness to host 5,776 athletes
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Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has said that the state was ready to host more than 5,776 athletes from 29 states at the 8th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta.
The governor stated this on Wednesday while speaking with journalists after inspecting facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, the main venue for the games in Asaba.
Mr Oborevwori was conducted round the facilities by Solomon Ogba, chairman of the local organising committee and top officials of the state sports commission.
According to Mr Oborevwori, the state is ready to host the National Youth Games.
“You know, tomorrow is the opening ceremony. As of this morning, 29 states have arrived, and 5,776 athletes have already been registered.
“There is a good result from hosting these games because, you can see, at the last Olympics in Paris, Favour Ofili did very well even though she did not win a medal.
“She is a product of this tournament. 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.”
(NAN)
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