Delta 2025 NYG: Kano Contingents Arrive in Asaba Safely via Charter Flight

By Zaharadeen Saleh

A total of 170 Kano State contingents have arrived in Asaba, the capital city of Delta State, safely via a Max Air charter flight, to attend the 9th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) 2025, scheduled to hold in Asaba from August 26 to September 6.

The Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Honourable Mustapha Rabi'u Kwankwanso, led the delegation from Malam Aminu Kano International Airport to Asaba International Airport, Delta State.

The Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Fagge, stated that the team comprises male and female athletes across 14 sports events. With a contingent strength of approximately 170 members, including athletes, coaches, team officials, drivers, media, and high-ranking government representatives, Kano aims to participate fully in all events to ensure vigorous representation at this year's National Youth Games.

Kano State will be participating in 14 different sports events, including football, handball, basketball, rugby, judo, taekwondo, badminton, boxing, kick-boxing, fives, golf, gymnastics, wushu-kufu, and traditional kokawo. Over 6,000 athletes from 36 states and the FCT will be competing in 37 different sports events. The screening of athletes was conducted today, Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The opening ceremony of the games is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the main bowl of Stephen Keshi Stadium."

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