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NYG: Osun To Host Zonal Elimination Ball Games

Osun State has been granted the right to host the zonal elimination of team sports in the South-West.

This was contained in a release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the State’s Sports Council, Mrs Funmilayo Moradeyo.

The competition, according to the statement, is aimed at selecting athletes that will represent the South-West in the ball games at the National Youth Games to be hosted by Delta State in September.

The athletes will compete in Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Hockey, Cricket, Abula, Rugby and Baseball/Softball in the completion slated for August 12th–14th, 2024.

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Speaking on the state’s preparations, the host and general manager of the Sports Council, Mr. Rotimi Dunmoye, stated that the Deputy Governor, who doubles as the Commissioner of Sports, Prince Kola Adewusi, has been working tirelessly to make the hosting a remarkable outing.

Meanwhile, the director of coaching and training, Demola Daini, stated that efforts are ongoing to ensure a brilliant performance as the host state.

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