Breaking: Delta wins 8th National Youth Games ~ Truth Reporters

 

By Andy Emephia

With 41 gold, 27 silver , and 30 bronze medals totalling 98 , Delta State is the winner of the 8th edition of the National Youth Games ( NYG) , tagged Asaba 2024.

According to the latest update of proceedings released by 9.09 pm on Wednesday 18th September 2024, Lagos State has outpaced erstwhile second placed Edo State with a total medals haul of 62, comprising 25 gold , 19 silver, and 18 bronze medals , respectively .

Edo State is placed third with 17 gold, 12 silver , and 24 bronze medals , respectively.

Ebonyi and Zamfara States could not land any medal to their credit during the games, according to the medals table update so far.

The NYG is expected to come to a close on Thursday 19th September , 2024 , with the closing ceremony at the Stephen Keshi lnternational Stadium ,Asaba , the Delta State Capital.