Team Lagos currently topping the medals table and stay on course to emerge overall winners at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State.
At the end of day six (WedneAsday), Team Lagos amassed 59 medals, 31 gold, 15 silver and 13 bronze, ahead chasing Team Edo and hosts, Team Delta. Edo currently have 46 medals, 23 gold, 9 silver and 14 bronze while Delta chalked up 51 medals, 14 gold, 17 silver and 20 bronze to compete the top three.
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Team Lagos remain resolute and firmly in the position to topple defending champion and perennial winners of the National Youth Games, Team Delta as the games hit the home stretch with finals of many events to be decided in the next few days.
Buoyed by the remarkable achievement of the swimming team, whose dominance performance saw the state harvested 19 gold and 4 silver, the athletes have been on top of their game with exceptional displays in various sports, claiming medals and reaching finals of more events.
The Gymnastics event of the 2025 NYG has also been concluded with Team Lagos claiming 9 medals; 4 gold 3 silver and 2 bronze in different disciplines.
The female football team will also play in the final after the girls edged their counterparts from neighbouring South West State, Ogun, in the semifinals by two goals to one courtesy of brace from Kemi Adegbuyi
