National Youth Games: Lagos to feature in 34 events

Lagos State will feature in 34 events at the National Youth Games which gets underway tomorrow with the opening ceremony at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
The State contingent is made up of 320 athletes and 141 officials.
Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission ,Gafaar Bolowotan said the athletes have undergone training at various centres in the state and are ready to do the state proud.
He said the contingent are in top shape to win laurels for the state .
“We are ready for Asaba. Our athletes have been well motivated and our expectations is very high. We were disturbed by the several postponement but we’re now relieved that the competition is holding and Team Lagos is ready for medal haul at the Games.
“The commission has done its best to encourage our athletes to go for glory and we hope to finish among the top 3 at the games..
Meanwhile screening of athletes is going on ahead of the commencement of the Games tomorrow.
The indoor Sports Hall of the Stephen Keshi Stadium will be agog as scramble for medals begin in two sports; weightlifting and table tennis
The Games will be declared open tomorrow evening beginning from 6 pm.