Stage set for 9th National Youth Games as 6,382 participants confirmed
The 9th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) is set to kick off in Asaba from August 29 to September 6, 2025, with 6,382 athletes and officials confirmed to participate. The figures follow the completion of the Digital Registration Management (DRM) process, reflecting wide representation from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The confirmed participants include 4,961 athletes, 635 coaches, 386 team officials, and 400 state delegates, highlighting the scale and significance of the Games as a platform for nurturing young sporting talent and promoting unity across Nigeria.
Gombe State is yet to complete DRM procedures for its contingent of 74 participants, and the total of 6,382 registered individuals will be officially finalized once the process concludes.
No fewer than 37 sporting events will be contested during the Games, offering a broad showcase of skill, competition, and teamwork across multiple disciplines. Defending champions Team Delta will be aiming to retain their title, facing stiff competition from rival states eager to claim this year’s honors.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) described the 9th National Youth Games as a celebration of talent, determination, and national unity, emphasizing the event’s role in identifying and developing the stars of Nigeria’s sporting future.
Over nine days of thrilling competition, young athletes from across the country will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, foster camaraderie, and contribute to the ongoing development of sports in Nigeria.
