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Lagos ready to host 2026 National Youth Games

By Daily Sports Nigeria on August 22, 2025

The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the 10th edition of the National Youth Games in 2026.

Lagos State submitted its bid to host the games earlier this year, and as part of the bidding process, top management staff of the Lagos State Sports Commission, alongside National Sports Commission delegates, embarked on a two-day inspection tour of sports facilities across the state.

The tour began at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere and continued to the National Stadium. Other inspected venues included the newly refurbished Elegbata Sports Complex, the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, the Cricket Oval at Tafawa Balewa Square, Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre at Rowe Park in Yaba, the University of Lagos Sports Complex, CMS Grammar School in Bariga, and Agege Stadium.

Speaking during the facility inspection, Fatodu emphasised Lagos State’s experience in hosting major tournaments and expressed confidence in delivering a landmark event.

“As an experienced host, Lagos is poised to stage a history-making edition of the Youth Games in 2026,” he said.

“Sports have evolved beyond traditional engagement—they now represent a lifelong pursuit of purpose. That’s the vision Lagos State is committed to.

“We want our history to serve as a tool for national cohesion, unity, and youth empowerment. This message will be reflected in our agenda, our theme, and our actions as we prepare to host the youth games. We’ve reignited efforts to reconstruct, renovate, and reposition key facilities across the state.”

Director of Grassroots Sports Development and head of the NSC delegation, Amaka Ashiofu, stated that one of the key objectives of awarding hosting rights is to stimulate the development of sports infrastructure.

She explained that the inspection aimed to identify areas for improvement, with the commission committed to working closely with the Lagos State Government to ensure a seamless process.

Delta State will host the next edition of the games from August 26 to September 6.

Source Punch Ng

Posted August 22, 2025