president Tinubu Declares 7th National Youth Games Opened
By Nehemiah Gwamna
President Bola Tinubu has declared opened the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games, tagged Asaba 2023.
The president was represented by the Minister of Sport Development, Senator John Enoh at the Opening ceremony which took place at Stephen Keshi lnternational Stadium Asaba, Delta State.
The National Youth Games was designed for athletes below the age of Seventeen years, with the aim of serving as a hunting ground to discover budding talents while at the same time, enhancing the Unity of Nigerians across the Thirty – Six states and FCT.
President Bola Tinubu stated that the Games was aimed at promoting the spirit of friendship amongst the states.
The president noted that part of the vision of the Ministry is to ensure proper development and provide a transition program for younger athletes.
Governor of Delta State, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori challenged the athletes to be disciplined during the competition, commending the Federal Ministry of Sport Development for organizing the event.
On his part, the Chairman of Delta State Sport Commission, Tonobok Okowa advised the athletes to steer clear of performance enhancing drugs.
The Games will feature Thirty-five sporting event , across multiple match venues in Delta state capital.
