No fewer than One Hundred and twenty pupils from Oyo State public primary faculties showcased their budding skills on Friday, because the Oyo State Common Fundamental Schooling Board (OYOSUBEB) organised a one-day competitors in 4 sports activities competitions.
The competitors, tagged Governor Seyi Makinde Fundamental Schooling School Sports activities competitors, is the second version held on the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday.
Involving seven sports activities zones within the state, the competitors examined the kids’ expertise in monitor and subject, soccer, Ayo Olopon, and desk tennis.
In response to the Chairman, Oyo State Common Fundamental Schooling Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, the competitors will function a part of preparations for the geo-politcial Fundamental Schooling School Sports activities (BESS) competitors, scheduled to carry subsequent week in Lagos.
Represented by a board member, Hon. Seun Oyewo, Adeniran mentioned OYOSUBEB believes that sports activities are usually not simply an extra-curricular exercise, however a important instrument in shaping well-rounded pupils within the State.
Adeniran added that sports activities competitors will construct the pupils character, improve bodily health and educate the values of cooperation and resilience.
He mentioned, “Via initiatives like BESS, we’re reaffirming our dedication to holistic training and the event of future champions each in teachers and athletics.”
Appreciating Governor Seyi Makinde, the Chairman mentioned his administration has invested within the progress of Fundamental training and the empowerment of the youth.
He affirmed that every pupil is a winner, no matter the results of the competitors.
Additionally talking, the Commissioner for Schooling, Science and Expertise, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola mentioned the Fundamental Schooling School Sports activities Competitors’s imaginative and prescient was to create a platform the place each little one, no matter background, can uncover their skills, construct confidence, and embrace the values of teamwork and self-discipline.
“Sports activities is a common language that transcends obstacles, and thru this initiative, we’re investing within the holistic growth of our kids. The power and fervour displayed by these younger athletes throughout varied faculties in Oyo State remind us that our state is brimming with potential ready to be harnessed. Right now, as we witness the finals, we rejoice not simply the winners however each participant who has dared to compete and develop”, he mentioned.
Represented by the Everlasting Secretary, Mrs. Bamidele Oyinloye, the Commissioner mentioned Oyo State is able to produce champions, not simply in sports activities however in each sphere of life.
“I’m notably proud that this occasion aligns with our purpose to make Ovo State a hub for sports activities tourism and youth growth in Nigeria.”
Welcoming the pupils, the Govt Secretary, OYOSUBEB, Mrs. Olaide Ladipo famous that the younger athletes are the heartbeat of the competitors, urging them to hold the teachings of perseverance and unity learnt on the competitors into their future endeavours.
Pupils from Ibadan much less metropolis, comprising Ona-ara, Ido, Lagelu, Egbeda, Akinyele and Oluyole LGUBEAs gained the soccer competitors, defeating six different zones that participated within the event.
Pupils from Oke-ogun zone 2, gained the 100 meter race, for girls and boys.
Ibarapa zone gained 200meter race (ladies), 400 meter race (girls and boys), and Ayo Olopon (ladies).
Oke-ogun zone 1 went dwelling topping the Desk-tennis (boys, ladies) and the Ayo olopon (boys) competitions.
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