Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has expressed confidence that Team Edo will deliver an outstanding performance at the 9th National Youth Games (NYG), scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State, from August 26 to September 6, 2025.
Speaking through his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the Games as a vital platform for discovering and nurturing grassroots talent, while giving young athletes from Edo State the chance to showcase their abilities on a national stage.
He stressed that Edo’s participation is not solely about winning medals but about youth development and self-discovery. According to him, with the full support of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the state’s contingent is well-prepared for a remarkable outing.
Team Edo heads into the competition buoyed by a strong showing at the South-South zonal eliminations, where it qualified in several team events, including female handball, male and female cricket, male baseball, male and female rugby, female football, male and female beach volleyball, female hockey, and female volleyball. The team will also compete in athletics, swimming, acrobatics, board sports, and a variety of other events.
Enabulele emphasized that Edo’s sports strategy is anchored on sustainability and youth empowerment rather than short-term success. He noted that the National Youth Games provide much more than medals — they foster national unity, create vital exposure for athletes, and help build a strong talent pipeline for the country’s sporting future.
This year’s edition, themed “We Are the Future”, will officially open on August 29 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium with a grand ceremony featuring top musicians and cultural performances. The Games will be declared open by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.
Delta State will be hosting the Games for the third consecutive time, with over 37 sports to be contested across venues such as the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Indoor Sports Hall, Government House Squash Court, Asaba Sports Club, Anglican Girls Grammar School, and the Commissioners’ Quarters.
