15 secondary schools will participate, with teams from both boys' and girls' battling in the U-15 and U-18 categories.
The inter-school Rugby 7 competition for secondary schools in Lagos State will begin on October 18th to 19th.
15 secondary schools will participate, with teams from both boys' and girls' battling in the U-15 and U-18 categories.
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06:37 - 29.09.2023
National Youth Games: Rugby can be one of the biggest sports in Nigeria - Rugby President
Anambra, Delta, Ogun, Bayelsa, Lagos, Kano, Imo, Cross River, Bauchi, Abia and Rivers Stated are the 11 states that participated in rugby event of the games.
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14:32 - 25.08.2023
Ibudo Rugby Academy will represent Lagos at National Youth Games
The Youth Games are scheduled to be held in Asaba, the Delta State Capital, from September 7th–17th.
The Lagos State Rugby Association tagged the champiosnhip "Governor's Cup" tournament is expected to be an annual event between secondary schools in the state's five divisions.
In a statement released by the Rugby media team, this year championship will take palce at CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos State.
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Inter-school Rugby 7 will help to discover talents - Lagos state Rugby
The chairman of the Lagos State Rugby Association, Hon. Olarinde Williams, stated that the competition will spur the growth and enhancement of rugby games at all of the state's schools in his discussion of the preparations for the match.
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10:59 - 04.10.2023
National Youth Games: Sports Minister pledges to monitor talents discovered
The 12-year-old gymnast from Delta State won four gold medals in gymnastics.
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11:27 - 02.10.2023
National Youth Games: Breeding future stars for Nigeria
The seventh edition of the National Youth Games was full of emotions, drama, and strong competition from young stars who are expected to make Nigeria proud in the years to come.
Hon. Olarinde noted that the competition is aimed to give out the positive result to develop and expand the Rugby sport in schools across the five divisions of the state.
"The Lagos State Rugby Association, in collaboration with Ibudó Rugby Association are proud to present the inaugural inter-schools Rugby 7's tournament.
"In partnership with Ibudó Rugby Association, we are seeking to foster teamwork and still the core values of sportsmanship within the student community.
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"This tournament will provide an excellent platform for the schools that have already benefited from our program to showcase their progress and inspire more schools to join in," he said.
The Chairman extended his gratitude to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his visionary leadership and support for sports development in the state.
He furthered the laud the efforts of Lagos State Sports Commission: chairman, Director General, Director or Schools sports, and Director of sports development. Adding "Most appreciating goes to our sponsors – The Rotary Club, Lekki Golden and Poscari Isotonic, as well as many others who have contributed significantly to make this inaugural competition a reality."
06:37 - 29.09.2023
National Youth Games: Rugby can be one of the biggest sports in Nigeria - Rugby President
Anambra, Delta, Ogun, Bayelsa, Lagos, Kano, Imo, Cross River, Bauchi, Abia and Rivers Stated are the 11 states that participated in rugby event of the games.
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20:40 - 28.09.2023
Stephanie Ogechukwu: Winner of 4 gold medals, begs Delta State govt for sponsorship
Stephanie won four gold medals in Gymnast for Team Delta at the ongoing seventh edition of the National Youth Games.
"We hope that this tournament will be a resounding success, contributing significantly to the growth of Rugby in Lagos State," he concluded.
The Chairman for Ibudó Rugby Association, Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi, Said he was happy to be leading the charge of development of Rugby in Lagos State.
"We are pleased to have initiated this partnership with LASG, with our coaches actively engaged in mentoring kids. Prior to this, we have organised two sets of exhibition tournaments in 7-a-sides, but this marks the first full-contact competition," he noted.
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Mr. Michael appreciated the Lagos State Rugby for the recognition of collaboration and with their team towards the development of Rugby game in various schools.
He urged the Lagos State government to facilitate the competition with adequate funding.
"I believe the state and indeed Nigeria can thrive as a Rugby nation. This would enable Ibudó and Team Lagos to concentrate on nurturing young talents, producing elite players for the nation."
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