NYG: Lagos wins historic 19 gold medals in swimming event
Team Lagos' under-15 athletes dominated the National Youth Games (NYG) swimming event in Asaba, securing 19 gold and 4 silver medals. The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, attributed the victory to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's investment in sports development. Fatodu emphasized the NYG's importance in fostering young talent and thanked the athletes' parents and coaches for their support. This achievement reinforces Lagos' commitment to youth sports and its ambition to cultivate future champions for national and international competition.
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