Delta State Government is set to play host to at least 6,382 athletes and officials in Asaba, the state capital for the 9th edition of the National Youth Games, scheduled to run from Friday, 29 August, 2025, to Saturday, 6 September, 2025.
This year’s edition will feature 37 sporting events, promising a showcase of skill, teamwork, and determination across multiple disciplines.
According to the organiser, National Sports Commission (NSC) the youth games aim to promote grassroots sports and unearth the next generation of Nigerian champions. The confirmed figure followed the completion of the Digital Registration Management (DRM) process, with participants drawn from all 36 states of the federation.
NSC said the Games remain “a celebration of talent, resilience, and national unity,” with nine days of thrilling action expected to produce the country’s future stars.
The youth tournament has grown into a major sporting event, fostering unity and offering young talents a platform to shine on the national stage.
The defending champions, Team Delta, will be looking to hold on to their crown but face fierce competition from equally ambitious contingents at the 2025 edition.
