Mr Bolarinwa expressed hope of representing Nigeria after previous achievements at national competitions.
Defending champions, Team Delta, will seek to retain their title but will face strong competition from rival contingents equally determined to clinch honours at the 2025 edition.
The general manager of the Ondo State Sports Council, Sunday Fagite, says the state is ready for the upcoming National Youth Games.
He urged the athletes to remain disciplined and be good ambassadors of the state.
He urged coaches to go to the grassroots, identify raw talents and nurture them for the state and national sports meet.
“Like I said, if the organisers tow this line again, I may have to advise the governor that we should withdraw our children from the NYG.”
He said Tinubu made the right decision in creating a separate ministry for sports.
The president urged all officials and athletes to compete with the spirit of fairness and togetherness in their quest for honours.
Abdulbaasit Abdulfatai of Kwara had rallied to grab a 2-2 stalemate after falling to Mathew Kuti of Lagos in the first two sets in the finals of the table tennis event.
Team Bayelsa continued their dominance in the chess event at the ongoing National Youth Games in Ilorin, as they carted home six out of the 12 gold medals at stake.
