The stage is set, the dates are locked, and the excitement is building as Asaba, Delta State prepares to host the 9th edition of the National Youth Games from August 26 to September 6, 2025. With over 30 sports disciplines scheduled across multiple venues, this year’s festival promises to be the most expansive and electrifying yet.
Arrival and Screening: The Road to Competition Begins
Athletes and teams will begin arriving at the iconic Stephen Keshi Stadium on August 26 and 27, followed by rigorous athlete screening on August 28 and 29. The opening ceremonies on August 30 will officially ignite the spirit of youth sports across Nigeria.
A Multi-Venue Sporting Spectacle
From combat sports in the Multi-Purpose Hall to aquatic battles in the Stephen Keshi Swimming Pool, the competition schedule is packed with action:
- Indoor Sports Hall: Badminton, Table Tennis, Para-Table Tennis
- Main Bowl: Athletics, Para-Athletics, Deaf Athletics
- Combat Hall: Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Wrestling
- Chess Hall: Chess, Ayo, Kickboxing, Kungfu
- Weightlifting Gym: Weightlifting, Para Powerlifting, Basketball
- Government House Courts: Squash, Tennis, Fives
- Scrabble Hall: Scrabble
- Gymnastics Hall: Gymnastics
- Shooting Range: Shooting
- Swimming Pool: Swimming
- Westend Mixed Secondary School: Beach Volleyball
- St. Patrick’s College & Technical College: Football, Cricket
- Ibusa-Asaba Expressway: Cycling
A Festival of Youth, Unity, and Excellence
The National Youth Games continue to serve as a launchpad for Nigeria’s next generation of sports stars. With grassroots development at its core, Asaba 2025 will not only celebrate athleticism but also foster unity, discipline, and national pride.
Stay tuned as we bring you full coverage, athlete highlights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the heart of the action.
