Kaduna (Core Reporters) As the 2024 edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) set to kick off in Asaba, Delta state on September 10, 2024, the Kaduna state commissioner for sports development Professor Ben Gugong has expressed optimism that the state’s athletes will be giving a good account of them selves, saying that the team would be ready for medals’ haul.
Prof. Gugong said this on Saturday while fielding questions from newsmen at the closing ceremony of the SWAN Dr. Mohammed Maina Media Badminton Tournament held betwewn August 23 to 24, 2024 at the Exclusive Badminton Club, Kaduna State University (KASU).
He assured citizens of the state that preparations for the state’s participation is in top gears as they look forward to surpassing all previous editions’ medals haul.
He said they are confident because shortly, the athletes would go into closed camp to finalize their training ahead of the NYG.
“As you are all aware, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani is a sports loving governor who will ensure proper welfare of all athletes to spur them into winning medals for the state,” he said.
On the SWAN Dr. Mohammed Maina Media Badminton Tournament, the commissioner commended the organisers and the sponsors for a successful tournament, while calling on others to emulate.
“I must commend the Chairman of Badminton Association in the state for his efforts at developing the game,” he said.
