NYG: Delta, Edo States Win Gold in U15 Rugby 7s for Boys and Girls

With 182 athletes from across the nation competing for gold, the rugby sevens competition at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba 2024 was a thrilling display of speed, talent, and fierce determination. In the U-15 Boys division, host team Delta secured the gold medal by defeating Kano 7-0 in a hard-fought championship match, while Edo State claimed the bronze by beating Kwara 19-0.
In the U-15 Girls division, Edo State emerged victorious in a dramatic final against reigning champions Delta, winning 5-0 in a match that was tied both in regular time and sudden death. The game was decided by drop goal points, with Edo converting one, while Delta missed all three of their attempts. In the bronze medal match, newcomers Team Abia State clinched a 5-0 victory over Ogun State.
Dr. Ademola Are, President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), commended the athletes and assured that more tournaments would be organized to support their growth. He expressed his gratitude to the Delta State Government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, highlighting the significance of this platform in giving the boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their skills.
General Secretary Oludare Davies praised the athletes for their outstanding performances and urged them to avoid social vices, emphasizing the importance of dedication to their training. Additionally, General Manager Mr. Azeez Ladipo used the occasion to introduce T1 Rugby to the teams, promising increased participation and development opportunities in the sport.

Tournament Results
BOYS U15

Pool A
Kwara State 14 vs. 0 Bauchi State
Edo State 7 vs. 0 Kwara State
Bauchi State 0 vs. 29 Edo State

Pool B
Delta State 12 vs. 0 Kano State
Lagos State 10 vs. 33 Delta State
Kano State 21 vs. 5 Lagos State

5th Place
Medal SF 1: Edo State 0 vs 14 Kano State
Medal SF 2: Delta State 38 vs 7 Kwara
Bronze Medal: Edo State 19 vs 0 Kwara State
Gold Medal: Kano State 0 vs 7 Delta State

GIRLS U15
Pool A
Abia State 5 vs. 0 Benue State
Ogun State 0 vs. 5 Abia State
Benue State 0 vs. 12 Ogun State

Pool B
Delta State 7 vs. 5 Lagos State
Kano State 0 vs. 5 Edo State
Kano State 0 vs. 27 Delta State
Lagos State 0 vs. 17 Edo State
Kano State 5 vs. 25 Lagos State
Delta State 5 vs. 5 Edo State

5th Place RR
Benue State 0 vs. 27 Lagos State
Medal SF 1: Abia State 0 vs 45 Edo State
Medal SF 2: Delta State 29 vs 0 Ogun State

5th Place: Kano State 0 vs 10 Lagos State
Bronze: Abia State 5 vs. 0 Ogun State
Gold: Edo State 5 vs. 0 Delta State