From our Sports desk, Benin
Ahead of the 8th Edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, Edo State is hosting the South-South zonal elimination, which began on Wednesday, August 28 and would end on 1 of September, 2024 in Benin.
Athletes are expected to feature in nine games in the South-South zonal contest for teams; towards qualifications for the Games.
According to the Programme of events signed by Mrs A.P. Efe-Amenze, Director, Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, the events are spread across various facilities in Benin.
Handball event will be staged at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium.
Other schedules include: Hockey -St. Maria Gorretti College, Upper Sokponba Road;
Beach Volleyball-Ihogbe College, ICE Road while Cricket -Boys and Girls would hold at Edo Boys College and Iyoba College respectively.
The Football event is scheduled to be held at Western Boys College as Rugby takes place at Edo Boys College.
Volleyball, Basketball and Trado Sports -Abula events are staged at Wire Road and Etete Indoor Sports Hall respectively.
Efe-Amenze urges participating teams from the South-South zone of the federation to cooperate with the host; Edo State Sports Commission as Edo State looks forward to a successful hosting.
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