500 Delta athletes begin closed camping for 8th National Youth Games

Over 500 Team Delta athletes have gone into closed camping ahead of the 8th edition of the National Youth Games. Director General of the Delta State Sports Commission, Festus Ohwojero told The Guardian, on Friday, that the closed camping followed the conclusion of the over one month opening camping organised by the Sports Commission.

According to Ohwojero, over 200 officials also entered into the closed camp with the athlete with the aim of enhancing their preparations for the games.    He warned that that unserious athletes could be replaced with those who were initially dried from the open camping, adding that they must see themselves as the state’s ambassadors and must work hard to ensure Team Delta retains its top spot at the Youth Games.

Ohwojero stated that so much had been invested by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori towards the welfare and preparations of the athletes, and that the only way to thank the Governor was to successfully defend their title haven won the last seven editions of the games since inception in 2013.

He urged the coaches and officials to take their jobs seriously as they have the backing of Governor Oborevwori to produce a formidable team that would astound the nation during the Youth Games.

He also called on parents whose wards were selected for the closed camping not to be afraid of their wards safety as everything has been put in place to ensure their security, wellbeing and development.

Meanwhile, as States prepare for the forthcoming National Youth Games to be hosted by Delta State, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the games, Solomon Ogba has appealed to leaders of State contingents to educate their young athletes on the need to maintain orderliness during the games.

Ogba made the