The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has rewarded medalists of the state team to the 2025 National Youth Games (NYG), in Asaba, Delta State.
At the brief reception held at the Kwara State Sports Commission’s office at the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, gold medalists received N200,000, silver medalists got N150,000 while N100,000 was given to bronze medalists.
Presenting the cash reward to the medalists on behalf of the governor, the executive chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Bolakale Adisa, said the governor approved the cash donations to spur the athletes, who made the state proud to always put in their best while representing the state as sports events
AbdulRazaq tasked the athletes to blend the sporting venture with education to become superstars.
He commended members of the contingent for their determination and resilience, which culminated in winning medals for the state.
In his remarks, the director of Sports, Ibrahim Bako, urged the medalists and all athletes not to rest on their oars in their respective sport to propel them to greatness.
Bako said that the commission would intensify efforts in nurturing quality athletes to be reckoned with locally, nationally and internationally.
Also speaking, the senior special assistant to the governor on New Media, Olayinka Fafoluyi, eulogised the medalists for displaying rare talents at the National Youth Games.
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