Thirteen Ogun state Male and Female handball, volleyball and basketball teams have been invited to join the National Camp following their outstanding performance at the just concluded National Youth Games South West Zonal Elimination (NYGSWZE) in Ibadan.
The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Afolabi Afuape made this known today while chating with Journalists at his residence at Akin Olugbade in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the State.
Commissioner said he was not surprised by the outstanding performance of the state handball team, saying that the Male volleyball, basketball and handball have also qualified to participate in the September, 2017 National youth Games coming up between 7th - 17th September at Univeraity of Ilorin.
" Am not surprise at the level of performance of Ogun state contingent in the competitions as the Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun had earlier encouraged and motivated the athletes before their departure to Ibadan through my humble self.
Speaking with the Permanent Secretary, Mr Joseph Fabi on phone, he said "i am very optimistic that in the nearest future, Ogun state volleyball, basketball and handball teams will rule the world with the rate at which they are moving, just like Anthony Joshua is doing the state proud presently" Fabi said.
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