National Youth Games: Sanwo-Olu celebrates Team Lagos for winning 9th edition
Team Lagos emerges winner of National Youth Games in Asaba…Photo Credit: Facebook | (Babajide Sanwo-Olu)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised Team Lagos for their record-breaking display at the 9th National Youth Games, which ended on Saturday in Asaba, Delta State.
The state emerged as champions with a total of 110 medals, including 52 golds, 32 silvers, and 26 bronzes, confirming its dominance in youth sports nationwide.
In a social media post on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu praised the athletes’ hard work and the efforts of the coaches and the Lagos State Sports Commission in preparing them for the competition.
“I am immensely proud of Team Lagos for their outstanding performance at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, where they finished first on the medals table with a total of 110 medals; 52 gold medals, 32 silver, and 26 bronze,” he said.
The governor emphasised that this achievement reflects not only the talent of the athletes but also Lagos State’s growing commitment to sports development.
“Our young athletes, together with their coaches and the Lagos State Sports Commission, have made history and demonstrated the strength of Lagos in sports,” Sanwo-Olu added.
He also expressed excitement about plans to formally recognise the team’s achievement.
“In the coming days, I look forward to hosting the team to celebrate this remarkable achievement.
“Congratulations, Team Lagos. We are very proud of you all,” the governor concluded.
Team Lagos’ success came amid stiff competition, with the host state, Delta, finishing second with 37 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals, displacing Edo State from the runner-up position.
At the closing ceremony of the games at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, commended the winners while also praising all young athletes for their efforts.
He urged the National Sports Commission to urgently tackle the problem of age cheating in youth sports to protect the credibility and fairness of the National Youth Games.
Oborevwori presented the trophies to Team Lagos, celebrating their haul and highlighting the importance of sustained investment in youth sports development across Nigeria.
The 9th National Youth Games in Asaba has now cemented Team Lagos’ reputation as a powerhouse in Nigerian youth sports, showcasing the state’s depth of talent and the effectiveness of its sports development programmes.
