The Delta State Sports Commission boss,  Hon Joshua Onos Oborevwori has set up an 8-man local organizing committee for the 9th National Youth Games that is taking place in Delta State.

The 8-man committee has  Hon Onoriode Oborevwori as Chairman, former AFN President, Chief Solomon Ogba is the Adviser, with ex international footballer  and commissioner in the State Sports Commission, Mr. Sam Sodje as a member.

Other members are Mr. Oghale Omale and  Henrientta  Ehiabor, commissioners in the board of the State Sports Commission.

The immediate past Director General of the State Sports Commission, Mr. Festus Ohwojero as well as Mr Paul Omamomo-Ojo were also appointed as members while the  Director General of the Sports Commission Emuobo Egalase will serve as Secretary.

The Local Organizing Committee has been charged with the responsibility of organizing and hosting a memorable  National Youth Games.

The 9th edition of the National Youth Games is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 26 and run till Saturday September 6, 2025.

Delta State has won all the previous eight editions of the National Youth Games since it debuted in 2013 in Abuja.

Courtesy: /SSU.