NYG: Kaduna Ready To Haul Medals, Sports Commissioner assures
By; Jacob Onjewu Dickson
The Commissioner, Ministry Sports Development Kaduna State, Professor Ben Gugong has expressed optimism that the state’s athletes will be giving a good account of them selves as they storm the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba on September 9, 2024.
He expressed this, while fielding questions from newsmen at the closing ceremony of the SWAN Dr. Mohammed Maina Media Badminton Tournament held August 23 to 24, 2024 at the Exclusive Badminton Club, Kaduna State University (KASU).
Professor Gugong 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.
