Lagos State is set to rewrite the playbook for youth sports by hosting the maiden National Intermediate Games from October 1 to 15, 2026. Tagged Eko 2026, the state is deploying uncompromisable NIN biometric screening to decisively crush age cheating and the toxic “win-at-all-cost” syndrome, restoring absolute integrity to Nigerian grassroots sports, writes Kunle Adewale

Lagos Ready to Host 14,000 Youths in Inaugural National Intermediate Games

Lagos is set to host the maiden National Intermediate Games (EKO 2026), promising to set a new standard for sports competitions in Nigeria.