The National Sports Commission, NSC, has officially announced the commencement of the zonal elimination completion for the maiden edition of the National Intermediate games scheduled to hold in Lagos, next month.
The Commission hinted that the exercise which begins from today till the 12th of September , 2026, is conducted simultaneously across the various geopolitical zones, just as the program is designed to produce teams that will represent the zone at the games.
In a letter signed by the Head of Department (Grassroot t Sports Development Department) in the Commission, Prince Adeniyi Beyooku, the exercise will see state participate in Abula, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Wheelchair basketball both in the male and female category.
According to them, all the zonal coordinators are expected to notify the states within their respective zones , while ensure that the necessary arrangements are made for their participation,
The organizers reiterated that the coordinators also are expected to work with the States, technical officials and relevant National Sports Federations ensuring the rules and regulations for the Games are conducted in accordance with the approved technical manual as well as the rules
The Commission further highlighted that particular attention should be given to eligibility of athletes, registration of teams, conduct of fixtures and proper documentation of results.
Meanwhile, Team Enugu who will be participating in Beach volleyball (female), handball (female), rugby (mala) and football (male) has already arrived Imo State, venue for the Southeast games.
Arrival of athletes, officials and accreditation holds this afternoon, while technical meeting and draws for the games, will be later in the day.
