Sanwo-Olu congratulates Team Lagos on National Youth Games victory
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, congratulated Team Lagos for their record-breaking performance at the 9th National Youth Games, which ended on Saturday in Asaba, Delta State. The state emerged champions with a total of 110 medals, comprising 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals, confirming their dominance in youth sports nationwide. In a […]
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Team Lagos on National Youth Games victory
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, congratulated Team Lagos for their record-breaking performance at the 9th National Youth Games, which ended on Saturday in Asaba, Delta State.
The state emerged champions with a total of 110 medals, comprising 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals, confirming their dominance in youth sports nationwide.
In a post on his X handle on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu applauded 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.
“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 said.
He added that “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.”
During 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 (NSC) to urgently tackle the problem of age cheating in youth sports to protect the credibility and fairness of the National Youth Games.