EKO 2026 to drive school sports development – LOC

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming EKO 2026 National Intermediate Games has announced its commitment to fostering school sports development and creating a sustainable pathway for identifying and nurturing young talents. Scheduled to take place in Lagos from October 1 to 15, 2026, the Games will attract approximately 15,000 athletes from the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory.

The LOC, chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Sam Egube, emphasized that the Games will serve as more than just a competition, but as a platform for talent identification, monitoring, and development, while strengthening the link between school sports, grassroots participation, and elite competition.

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