Team Lagos Crowned Champions of 9th National Youth Games

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Team Lagos has been crowned champions of the 9th National Youth Games, dethroning defending champions, Team Delta, who finished in second place.

The Team was declared winner at the closing ceremony held at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State Capital in Southern Nigeria on Saturday

Amaka Ashiofu, representing the chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, announced that Team Lagos secured 110 medals: 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze.

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Defending champions, Team Delta, placed second with a total of 114 medals, including 37 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals.

Team Edo, who had occupied second place before the final day, dropped to third with 79 medals: 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze.

A total of 33 states won medals at the event, amounting to 802 medals overall: 246 gold, 236 silver, and 320 bronze.

 

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