Delta To Showcase Rich Tradition At National Youth Games Opening Ceremony

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 8th National Youth Games, known as Asaba 2024, has pledged to showcase the rich tradition of Delta State during the opening ceremony of the Games, which will take place on Wednesday.

Delta State proudly welcomes the 8th National Youth Games after successfully hosting the 7th edition in 2023. This year’s Games, which commenced on September 9th, will continue until September 19th at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

Chief Solomon Ogba, Chairman of the LOC, expressed his excitement about the opening ceremony, emphasizing that it will highlight various aspects of Delta’s cultural heritage.

“Delta State has a vibrant cultural tradition, and we intend to showcase some of its key elements on Wednesday. As we all know, sports and music go hand in hand. We have invited some of our top musicians to entertain the young athletes and visitors during the ceremony,” Ogba stated.

More than 5,000 athletes from different states across the country are participating in the Games, representing a diverse range of sporting talents.

Meanwhile, traders in Asaba and its surrounding areas are eagerly anticipating the business opportunities that the event will bring. They expressed their gratitude to Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his commitment to maintaining Asaba as the host city for the Games.

Several traders have already set up their stalls and businesses both within and outside the Stephen Keshi Stadium since Friday, September 7th, in preparation for the arrival of the contingents.

Many of the traders expressed their excitement about the Games, recognizing the potential for significant business opportunities it presents.

Ugochi, one of the traders, shared her enthusiasm, saying, “We are already setting up, and the stadium environment is bustling with various businesses as we eagerly await the arrival of the state contingents. The potential for business prospects and turnover is immense, considering the convergence of over 5,000 athletes and officials for a period of ten days. Furthermore, there will be a daily influx of thousands of spectators throughout the competition.”

The range of goods and products on display is diverse, spanning from food, drinks, and clothing to shoes, electronic gadgets, fashion accessories, household items, and artifacts.


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