Team Ogun on Thursday departed Abeokuta , the State capital for Oshogbo in Osun State to participate in the Southwest Ball Games Elimination, ahead of the forthcoming 2024 National Youths Games In Asaba , Delta State
The Ogun State contingent according to a statement by the Spokesperson of the State Sports Council, Bola Giwa, will be competing in various ball games, including Basketball, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Cricket, Hockey, Football, Rugby and Handball.
The talented athletes under the watchful eyes of experienced coaches in the team, have been training intensively to ensure a strong performance in the competition.
The Acting Director of Sports, Mrs Alade Oluwatoyin in the statement, said that
the State Government had provided the necessary support and resources to ensure the team's success.
The Southwest Ball Games Elimination, scheduled to take place from this Thursday ,August 29 to September 1, will be bringing together teams from various states in the Southwest region including Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun , Ondo, Oyo and host, Osun States
The event aims to promote sports development, foster regional unity, and identify talented athletes for future competitions most importantly, the forthcoming National Youth Games
Officials and athletes of Team Ogun are expected to return to Abeokuta on Sunday, September 1st, after the completion of the elimination.
"We invite the media and the general public to cheer on Team Ogun as they depart for Oshogbo, in Osun State. Let's show our support for our talented athletes and wish them success in the competition", the statement concluded
Meanwhile the State Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr.Wasiu Isiaka has assured athletes and their coaches of readiness of government to always reward them for good performance
He charged them to go all out as ambassadors of the State and secure the needed qualification tickets to compete in the different ball games at the coming National Youth Games In Asaba, Delta State
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