Tag national youth games

The National Youth Games (NYG) is an annual multi-sport event organized by the National Sports Commission (NSC) of Nigeria, aimed at identifying and nurturing young talents in various sports. Here are some of the sports that are typically featured at the National Youth Games:

  1. Athletics: Track and field events such as sprinting, long-distance running, high jump, shot put, and relay races.
  2. Swimming: Events like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly in various distances.
  3. Table Tennis: Singles and doubles matches in men's and women's categories.
  4. Badminton: Singles and doubles matches in men's and women's categories.
  5. Basketball: 3x3 and 5x5 matches in men's and women's categories.
  6. Volleyball: Indoor and beach volleyball matches in men's and women's categories.
  7. Handball: Matches in men's and women's categories.
  8. Football: 7-a-side and 11-a-side matches in men's and women's categories.
  9. Tennis: Singles and doubles matches in men's and women's categories.
  10. Wrestling: Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling events in men's and women's categories.
  11. Boxing: Events in various weight categories for men and women.
  12. Weightlifting: Events in various weight categories for men and women.
  13. Judo: Events in various weight categories for men and women.
  14. Taekwondo: Events in various weight categories for men and women.
  15. Gymnastics: Artistic gymnastics events for men and women.
  16. Shooting: Events in various disciplines such as rifle, pistol, and shotgun shooting.
  17. Archery: Events in individual and team categories for men and women.
  18. Cycling: Road and track cycling events for men and women.
  19. Rowing: Events in various boat classes for men and women.
  20. Triathlon: Events in individual and team categories for men and women.

These sports are subject to change from year to year, and new sports may be added to the program. The National Youth Games is a great platform for young athletes to showcase their talents, gain exposure, and potentially earn selection for national teams and international competitions.