He said the festival, which would be held between May 2 and June 7, would be bigger and better than the 2023 edition.
“We are saddened by this great loss which came at a time when we needed his services most.”
He urged coaches to go to the grassroots, identify raw talents and nurture them for the state and national sports meet.
The sports equipment included a volleyball court, an Olympic table tennis board, football, volleyball, and basketball.
“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.”
Illegal structures were erected within the premises without consultation or approval from the state government.
