President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has harped on the need for the reversion of the age limit of athletes in the National Youth Games to U- 17.
The President who was represented by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, made this known while declaring the 8th National Youth Games open, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.
He said it would give the young ones the opportunity for replace the aging ones, adding that the games was geared towards talent hunting and nurturing of young athletes.
He said the National Youth Games was aimed at fostering unity and peace amongst the youths and also promoting grassroots sports development .
He added that the games will help identify young sports talents that would be trained to become the next set of world class athletes.
Earlier, the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori said the state had been providing ample ground for sports to strive in the country.
Oborevwori said the National Youth Games had produced notable athletes who have represented the country at International games.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment towards continually providing the platform for the youths to showcase their talents.
According to the governor, over 6,000 athletes and 1,159 officials have been cleared to participate in the year’s National Youth Games.
