Sanwo-Olu rewards Team Lagos with cash prizes for historic National Youth Games win
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has honoured and rewarded members of Team Lagos following their outstanding performance at the 2025 National Youth Games held in Asaba, Delta State, where they emerged overall champions for the first time in the history of the competition.
The Lagos contingent dethroned perennial champions and hosts, Delta State, after clinching a total of 110 medals, comprising 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze, at the ninth edition of the Games held last month.
At a special reception organised at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Friday, Governor Sanwo-Olu announced a series of cash rewards for the athletes, coaches, and management staff of the Lagos State Sports Commission, LSSC, in recognition of their exceptional feat.
Under the reward scheme, 41 individual gold medallists will each receive N500,000, while those who won gold in a team of two will also share N500,000. Teams that won gold in larger events will receive N1 million.
For silver medallists, 22 individual winners are to get N300,000 each, while doubles teams will share the same amount and team event winners will receive N700,000.
In the bronze category, 19 individual medallists will each get N250,000, doubles winners will share N250,000, and teams will get N500,000.
The management of the Lagos State Sports Commission was awarded N25 million, while 61 coaches will each receive N300,000. Non-medallist athletes were also recognised, receiving N100,000 each as an encouragement.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the athletes for their hard work and discipline, describing their win as a major milestone for Lagos sports.
“This gesture is a token of appreciation for your dedication and success. What you truly need to sustain this momentum are modern facilities, conducive environments, and quality equipment.”
“You have written the name of Lagos in gold. Even the Governor of Delta State called to acknowledge that we have the best set of athletes in Nigeria. We want to keep nurturing you to become national and international champions,” the Governor said.
The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, thanked the Governor for his consistent investment in youth and sports development, noting that Team Lagos’ triumph was a direct reflection of the government’s long-term vision.
“This victory represents the Governor’s commitment to empowering young people through sports. His continued support and investment in sports infrastructure have transformed Lagos into a powerhouse of athletic talent,” Fatodu said.