Hosts Delta State has won the 8th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG), with a total of 111 medals comprising of 46 gold, 31 silver and 34 bronze, at the end of competition yesterday.

Lagos State emerged second with 26 gold, 20 silver and 19 bronze, totaling 65 medals, while Edo State was third with 18 gold, 13 silver and 28 bronze, totaling 59 medals.

With this victory, Delta has maintained its supremacy in youth sports in the country, being the only state that has won the annual tournament since inception 11 years ago.

Delta State, which also hosted the games in 2023, will host two more editions of the competition.