SWAN advocates return to school sports

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for a speedy return to school sports to enable the country to reap abundant talents. At the just concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, SWAN in a communiqué resolved to conscientise sports authorities to leverage school sports to uncover the precocious talents that abound in the grassroots.

“is the development of outstanding secondary school athletes for schools and the Nation.

“In the 1950s and 60s, the old Western Region had an athletics competition called the GRIER Cup, organised in Zones A to D where there was stiff and exciting competition among schools, and from which great athletes emerged.”

While the National Youth Games lasted, there was a plea by the Delta State government to shift the competition’s age bracket from 15 years to 17 years, perhaps for a much more rigorous and robust event.

Yet, another school of thought posited about the retention of the 15 years and under age bracket in the belief that the secondary school age is best addressed with genuine athletes.

Over the years, Delta State, through the Sports Commission has consistently provided technical support for the GCU Relays, with the provision of the Timetronics photo finish equipment, as well as the personnel to deliver on a hitch-free inter-collegiate athletics meet.

As in previous editions, the Gamaliel and Susan Onosode Foundation (GAMSU) has again provided strong backing for the GCU Relays, which will be held on November 9, 2024, at the school’s tartan tracks, built and donated by NNPC/SHELL Petroleum Development Company.Excitement as CCSF, French Embassy reignite Paris 2024 experience in Abuja

From Ernest Nzor, Abuja
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