1,699 athletes storm Ilorin as Nat’l Youth Games kicks off, tomorrow

A total of 1,699 athletes made up of male and female from 11 States of
the Federation have arrived Ilorin for the 5th edition of National
Youth Games (NYG), holding at the University of Ilorin sports complex.
A Deputy Director at the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports
Development (FMYSD), Alhaji Ali Durotoye, disclosed this to newsmen on
Saturday in Ilorin.
Durotoye, said that other states were being expected before the end of
the day, while some would arrive on Sunday for the games.
Delta State topped the list of states with the highest number, having
149 male and 151 female athletes, making a total of 300.
Lagos followed with 248 athletes made up of 125 male and 123 female;
Anambra arrived with 93 male and 94 female making a 187-member
contingent.
Edo state came with 85 male and 88 female athletes, Akwa Ibom state
has 79 male and 69 female while Kano contingent has 115 male and 23
female athletes.
Kwara contingent made up 61 male and 71 female athletes are already
settled into the hostels of the University of Ilorin, while Ekiti has
54 male and 60 female.
Oyo has 70 male and 42 female athletes while Abia and Kogi states came
with least athletes 43 male and 47 female for Abia and Kogi with 24
male and 39 female.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10.

…Team Kwara charged to go for Gold

Kwara athletes have been urged to strive hard to go for Gold at the
National Youth Games that will start tomorow hosted by University of
Ilorin.
The Director of Sport, Kwara Sports Council Tunde Kazeem stated this
on saturday while biding the athletes farewell  to their base ahead of
tuesday opener.
“I want to charge you to be good ambassador of the state, remain focus
and determined during the event.
“The Governor allocated the sum of 10 million naira for preparation of
the tournament and is expecting the best from the team.
“Each athlete are entitled to a sum of #2000 per day, accumulating to
a sum of #20000 which will be given to you on Monday.”
Coach Tunde Kazeem disclosed the expectation of the Governor to the
athletes and their coaches while leaving to their base at the
University of Ilorin campus before the commencement of the event.
He also urged them to be a good ambassador of the state during the tournament.
The event starts on Tuesday with the opening ceremony while screening
would be performed on Monday.