Yobe Hosts North-East Zonal Elimination for Sports Games
The North-East zonal elimination of the 1st edition of the National Intermediate Games for Team Sports was held in Damaturu, Yobe, from September 10 to 12, 2026, at the August 28 Stadium. Organized by the National Sports Commission (NSC) through its Grassroots Sports Development Department, the event aimed to discover and nurture intermediate-level talent in team sports and select teams for the national finals.
Participating teams included those from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe, with oversight from NSC officials and the Yobe state government. Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by Secretary to the Yobe State Government Dr. Mohammed Goje, opened the event, emphasizing its significance as a celebration of youth and sporting talent.
He reaffirmed the Yobe government's commitment to sports development through investments in infrastructure. The event featured various sports, including football, basketball, and handball, and the Lagos finals are expected to involve over 15,000 athletes across 28 disciplines.
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