Fatodu: Lagos Is Going For Festival Of Gold, Festival Of Medals At 8th National Youth Games

Posted on September 9, 2024

 

Director General of Lagos State Sports Commission, LSSC, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, has some tough words for other states participating in this year’s National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. According to him, Team Lagos is in the tournament for real winning business to surpass the numbers of medals won at the last edition of the competition in 2023.

The Lagos youngsters in the colours of Lagos State stormed Asaba, the venue of the National Youth Games on Monday in readiness for the competition ahead of the commencement of hostilities on Thursday.

From a sterling performance at the Ball Games Zonal Elimination in Osogbo, Osun State, Team Lagos is already sounding note of warning that the team is coming for the championship with this winning mentality.

Director General, Lekan Fatodu (left) with golf budding star, Funmilayo Beauty Oyero (middle) one of Team Lagos’ revelations at the 2023 NYG with the Director of Sports, Travih Nunayon.

 

“Our target at the Games is to increase on the numbers of medals won from the last edition and to move up from the position we had last year. We are determined and really trained and prepared,” the Director General said on Sunday during an interview at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos.

Team Lagos placed second on the medal table in the 2023 edition of the NYG after they won 21 gold, 19 silver and 21 bronze medals.

“This year, our target is to win more gold. I am glad to say that our youngsters are so determined going into the Games with this mindset to increase the medal haul.

“Lagos is going for a festival of gold, a festival of medals, festival of excellence and superiority of Lagos State at the 8th National Youth Games,” Fatodu said.

 

The Director General during an interactive session with the parents on Sunday.

 

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