The Local Organising Committee of the maiden National Intermediate Games has promised to set a new standard for sports competitions in Nigeria as Lagos prepares to welcome young athletes from across the country from October 1 to 15, The PUNCH reports.
Lagos was awarded the hosting rights for the inaugural National Intermediate Games by the National Sports Commission, with the state determined to deliver a memorable debut edition.
Tagged EKO 2026, the National Intermediate Games were conceived under the NSC’s Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy and are designed to bridge the gap between grassroots participation and elite sports by creating a structured pathway for athletes aged 15 to 18.
According to the NSC, the age bracket represents a critical stage in athlete development, when promising young talents require proper competition, monitoring and support to progress to the elite level.
Recalling that Lagos hosted the first edition of the National Sports Festival in 1973, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Sam Egube, assured that the state would deliver an event befitting its reputation as the Centre of Excellence.
