OBOREVWORI INSPECTS ASABA STADIUM FACILITIES FOR 8th NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES, REITERATES READINESS OF DELTA TO HOST

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday visited the Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Asaba, to inspect the facilities for the 8th National Youth Games billed to kick off on Thursday .

Oborevwori, who inspected the swimming pool, indoor sports hall, shooting range, among other facilities, was conducted round by the Chairman, Local Organizing Committee for the games, Chief Solomon Ogba and top officials of the State Sports Commission.

Speaking to journalist afterwards, the Governor emphatically said the state was ready to host the games for which over 5,000 athletes from 29 states had arrived the state 

He said: “We are ready to host the National Youth Games. You know, tomorrow is the opening ceremony. As at this morning, 29 states have arrived and 5,776 athletes have been registered already. I am sure that this year will be better than last year. 

“There is good result from hosting these games because, you can see this last Olympics in Paris, Favour Ofili did very well even though she did not win a medal. She is a product of this games. 

“So, in this year’s games, we are looking for a talent better than Ofili. I assure our people that this year will be better than last year.”

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