Rising from a meeting between the states’ sports directors and event organisers, Practagali Partners, at The Colossus Lagos Conference Hall, at the weekend, the officials underscored the states’ eagerness to ensure that the maiden edition of SWG 2025 is a resounding success.
The sports directors from Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation by the organisers, and pledged their full participation in the games.
Adding to the excitement is a premier sub-tournament, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Southwest Alliance Games (BATSWAG), which is designed to showcase the region’s most talented U-18 athletes.
With competitions spanning seven sports—football, basketball, table tennis, boxing, athletics, volleyball, and archery—the games promise to be a landmark event for youth sports development.
“We are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the South West Games 2025 surpasses expectations,” the Managing Director of Practagali Partners, Funmilola Adedipe, said.
“The overwhelming support and readiness from the states’ sports directors have further energised our resolve to execute a truly historic competition.”
The Director of Media for the Games, Victor Ganzallo, reinforced the broader significance of the event beyond competition. “This tournament is about legacy; it is about giving young athletes a sense of purpose; a platform to excel, and an opportunity to dream beyond their immediate environment. BATSWAG and SWG 2025 will serve as a vehicle for talent discovery and national sports development.”
The meeting laid the foundation for crucial agreements regarding the event’s structure, logistics, and execution.
The allocation of athletes per sport was agreed upon, ensuring a well-structured and inclusive tournament.
Football will feature 18 male players with seven coaches, table tennis will include one male and one female player, boxing will have four male participants, while athletics will have four male and four female athletes. Basketball, volleyball, and archery will also see a mix of participants, reflecting the diversity of talent across the region.
