The Federal Ministry of Sports Development yesterday confirmed that 7th edition of the National Youth Games to be held in Asaba, Delta State will now holds between September 20th and 30th
The new date was confirmed after a meeting between the Ministry of Sports Development and the Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, Tonobok Okowa which took place yesterday in Abuja.
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The Ministry stated that the change in date was to allow more time for the operationalization of plans towards hosting a successful youth games fiesta.
It added that the Games will serve as a precursor to celebrate the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, which will be marked on October 1st.