The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has said the fifth National Youth Games would produce the next generation of athletes.

The minister said this after visiting the Games at the University of Ilorin on Monday evening.

According to him, over 4,000 children would be competing in 34 sports at the Games.

He said, “Over 4,000 children ages 15 and below participating in 34 sports at the University of Ilorin sports complex. I saw the next generation of sporting stars shining.”

During the opening ceremony on Tuesday, the Vice Chancellor of UNILORIN, Prof. Suleiman Age, advised participants at the competition to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship.

He said UNILORIN would continue to be ready to host the Games, adding that the university was committed to sports development.

He said, “We should also have it in mind that this event is an opportunity to give the youths the chance to showcase their potential.”