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Asaba Agog As Capt. Eche Amos Blow Hot Ahead of Northern Vs Southern Journalists Football match

*By* : Eche Amos. As the curtains for the 7th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State, are gradually winding down, Sports Journalists covering the multi-sport U-15 National Event are planning to take out time to usher in the new national leadership of the Sports Writers' Association of Nigeria, SWAN, headed by Comr. Isaiah Benjamin. The over three hundred Sports Journalists who converged in Asaba from across the country have unanimously resolved to play a novelty football match as a

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU DECLARES 7TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES OPEN IN ASABA, DELTA STATE*

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared open the 7th edition of the National Youth Games, taking place in Asaba, Delta State. The President who was represented by the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh said that the Games should promote the spirit of friendship amongst all states. He urged all state officials and athletes to compete with the spirit of fairness and togetherness, while putting the int

#NYG2023: 11 years Old Team Cross River Eteng God’sMind Nelson Scoop a Silver Medal in 1500m

Earlier this year, the 11 years old God'smind Nelson Eteng on January 15th, achieved a remarkable victory at the Gold Under-12 World School Athletic Trials in Ogun State, clocking an impressive time of (64 seconds.). She continued to shine at the National Youth Games in Asaba, securing a silver medal in the 1500m event for team Cross River State . Today, she's set to compete in the 800m race. She’s also a prospect for the national team. God’sMind and her Dad. Mr Eteng Nelson Date of Birth: March

NYG2023: Unity & Enthusiasm Mark The Opening Of The 7th National Youth Games in Asaba.

The 2023 National Youth Games commenced with great pomp and enthusiasm in Asaba, Delta State, reflecting a carnival-like atmosphere. Participants from all 36 states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, paraded with pride as they embarked on the grand opening ceremony. The event was graced by the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon John Owan-Eno, who delivered a stirring address, emphasizing the importance of unity, peace, and togetherness among th

NYG2023: 11 years Old Team Cross River Athlete scooped a Silver medal in 1500m

Earlier this year, on January 15th, she achieved a remarkable victory at the Gold Under-12 World School Athletic Trials in Ogun State, clocking an impressive time of 64 seconds. She continued to shine at the National Youth Games in Asaba, securing a silver medal in the 1500m event for team Cross River. Today, she's set to compete in the 800m race. Name: God'smind Nelson Eteng Date of Birth: March 1, 2012 Age: Eleven years old"

States Came In For NYG With More Athletes Than Registered For - Okowa

*Receives SWAN NEC on visit While the hosts Delta State and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development were expecting about 4,500 athletes to come in for the 7th National Youth Games, number of those who actually showed up, exceeded expectation, giving rise to accommodation challenges before the opening ceremony on Saturday September 23, 2023. Chairman Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa disclosed this when he recieved the national executive of the Sports Writers Association of Ni

NYG2023: Specifically highlighting Team Cross River's results so far.

1. Table Tennis - Female Singles (Group Stage): Team Cross River State won against Edo 2-0 in the best of three in the group stage. (Precious Sampson) Scores: 11-4, 11-9 Singles female Team Cross River won against Team Anambra in the 1st game with scores 11-7, 11-9 (Goodness Usang) Team Cross River lost to Delta in girls' doubles 2-0. 2. Lightweight Boxing: Cross River (Wisdom David James) defeated Katsina with a knockout in round 2. Congratulations to David for qualifying for the quarterfinals

NYG2023: 11 Years Old Team Cross River Athlete Scoop a Silver medal in 1500m

Earlier this year, the 11 years old God'smind Nelson Eteng on January 15th, achieved a remarkable victory at the Gold Under-12 World School Athletic Trials in Ogun State, clocking an impressive time of (64 seconds.). She continued to shine at the National Youth Games in Asaba, securing a silver medal in the 1500m event for team Cross River State . Today, she's set to compete in the 800m race. She’s also a prospect for the national team. God’sMind and her Dad. Mr Eteng Nelson Date of Birth: March

I Want To Become World Champion' --- Mariam Zarma

Gombe state 9 year old Athletics wonder kid Mariam Aliyu Zarma has said that her desire is to conquer the world in Nigerian colors. The child who swept spectators at the Stephen Keshi Stadium off their feet with her sterling performance on the tracks from Day one of Athletics event to the Day three described her experience in Asaba as awesome. Mariam competed in 200m, 4×100m female and 4×100m Mixed where she finished 7th, 5th and 4th respectively. “I am happy and consider myself lucky to take pa

National Youth Games 2023: Boys Singles Table Tennis Pairing/Grouping

Seeds: 1. Adebakin Tobi Rilwan - Lagos 2. Adesanya Sadiq Ademola - Lagos 3. Victor Joseph - Kogi 4. Dada Samuel - Kogi Groupings 1. Victor Sunday Udoh - Bayelsa Hassan Isa - Bauchi Harrison Jacob - Taraba 2. Olawale Malik - Delta Ibrahim Chiroma - Kaduna Micah Donatus Sunday - Akwa Ibom 3 Aleoba Emmanuel - Edo Abdul Yusuf - Nasarawa Akunnawo Precious - Ondo 4. Ayatullahi Omotosho - Oyo Yusuf Muhammed - Kwara Marvelous Joseph - Delta 5. Destiny Ekopinuh - Akwa Ibom Elkannah Matthew - Bayelsa Musa