Athletics

Team Lagos maintained its strong showing at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with impressive performances in the cycling event on Day 2. In the male category individual time trial (ITT), Ashiru Ibrahim powered to victory to claim the Gold Medal, showcasing stamina and precision on the track. The female category also […]

Team Lagos swimmers delivered a commanding performance at the ongoing National Youth Games swimming competition, with an impressive 19 gold and 4 silver medals. Day 1 (31st August) set the tone for the championship as Hafsa Kazeem struck gold in the 100m Freestyle (Girls), while Aidan Dumuje showcased his versatility, winning both the 200m Individual […]

Team Lagos continued its impressive run at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with dominant displays across various sporting events. In volleyball, the Lagos female side cruised into the semi-finals after a 2-0 (25-12, 25-21) victory over hosts Delta State before overpowering Oyo 2-0 (25-18, 25-7) in their second group game. […]

Team Lagos made a strong statement at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with an impressive performance in the traditional Ayo game. The Lagos side secured two gold medals and one silver medal across different categories, excelling in the singles, mixed doubles, and male doubles events. According to the Lagos State […]

History was made in Malaysia as Team Nigeria captain, Abdulqudus Aliu, became the first Nigerian and African to win a silver medal at the World Youth Scrabble Championships. Aliu secured second place behind India’s Madhav Gopal Kamath, who claimed gold.   Aliu finished the championship with 19 wins from 24 games and an impressive 1,406 […]

  The rugby sevens tournament at the 2025 National Youth Games kicked off in Asaba on Sunday, August 31, with electrifying displays of speed, skill, and determination from the nation’s top U15 players. Day One delivered commanding performances in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, setting up a high-stakes finale on Monday, September 1. Girls’ […]