Athletes from different parts of the country are already arriving Asaba, Delta state capital for the 9th edition of the NYG.

This is the third time in a roll that Delta state is hosting the games after Kwara state hosted the event five times at the University of Ilorin.

The maiden edition took place in the FCT in 2013.

The Delegation Registration Meetings (DRM) which began on August 21st ended on Sunday August 24th to give way for the commencement of the fiesta.

According to the LOC, 26 and 27 August are being observed as arrival dates for the event while the opening ceremony will take place on Friday August 29.

The chairman of the NSC Mallam Shehu Diko is expected to declare the 9th NYG open on behalf of President Bola  Ahmed Tinubu.

Meanwhile, the announcement of Team Delta delegation to the 2025 NYG is eagerly being awaited.

Team Delta, which has maintained its top position on the medals table since the inception of the games, had been in closed camping since last week.

The immediate past DG of the DSSC and a member of the LOC, Mr Festus Owhojero, now Executive Assistant to the Delta state Governor,Rt.Hon Elder Sheriff Oborevbore on sports has reiterated the commitment of the chairman of the state sports commission, Hon Joshua Onos Oborevbori and his board to delivering a well organized event that will  not only showcase Nigeria’s next generation of sports stars, but also promotes unity, discipline and excellence through sports.

Mr Owhojero, a grassroot exponent and lover of dedicated athletes assured that Delta is ready for the under 15 category talented young stars tournament.

The 9th NYG begins 26th August and will run till 7th of September in Asaba, with the magnificent Stephen Keshi stadium billed for the opening ceremony on 29th August, 2025./SSU