Gombe State qualified athletes set to begin closed camping on Friday 31/8/2018 ahead of the 2018 National Youth Games in Kwara state to be hosted by Kwara state University Ilorin. Over forty players are expected to be camped at the Pantami stadium for four days in order to get them set for the Games. A close source to the Gombe state Sport Commission confirmed that preparations are in top gear in an effort to get Team Gombe ready for the championship. However, some reports have emerged stating that Gombe state Gave its Bauchi counterpart the female hockey team slot due to lack of finances. This reports was confirmed by a close source to the Commission for whose name withheld. In an interview with the close source in the Commission, he said "We have to give out the slot to Bauchi state because we do not have the financial strength to sponsor them". This development means that the Gombe female hockey team will not be part of the team heading to Ilorin for the National...
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