Team Abia will represent the South East in 10 events following their excellent performance at the zonal eliminations in Enugu.
Abia male’s Rugby team made their debut but shocked the zone by coming first and clinching one of the tickets for the National Youth Games after defeating Enugu and Imo 19-7 and 3-2 respectively. Their female counterpart also booked their place.
In Football, Team Abia qualified for both the male and female events. Other sports where Team Abia will contest in both the male and female events are Handball and Volleyball.
Abia will also contest in the male events of Hockey and Cricket.
The National Youth Games will take place in Asaba, Delta State between August 26 and September 1.