CitySports Africa has efficiently hosted the maiden version of the CSL Junior Faculty Video games, a brand new platform created to show kids the values of management, teamwork, and integrity via sports activities.
The one-day occasion, held in Lagos, introduced collectively six main colleges in a pleasant however aggressive environment that celebrated self-discipline, collaboration, and honest play.
The collaborating colleges had been Pershing Hills Elementary Faculty, Prior Preparatory Faculty, Supreme Training Basis, British Worldwide Junior Faculty, The Studying Place, and Hampton Preparatory Faculty.
Supported by FBNQuest Service provider Financial institution and Lagoon Hospitals, the video games promoted the #IAmACSLChallenger theme — a marketing campaign geared toward changing the “win in any respect prices” mentality with one which celebrates progress, effort, and good character.
Supreme Training Basis Faculty emerged as champions within the soccer occasion after a 3–1 victory over Prior Preparatory Faculty within the remaining.
British Worldwide Junior Faculty claimed third place with a 2–1 win towards The Studying Place, whereas Pershing Hills Elementary Faculty edged Hampton Preparatory Faculty 1–0 to safe fifth place.
The swimming competitors was equally vigorous, with younger athletes displaying spectacular ability and willpower.
Talking on the occasion, CitySports Africa CEO, Shola Opaleye, stated the event marked the start of a long-term effort to lift kids who see sports activities as a instrument for progress, not simply competitors.
“The maiden CSL Junior Faculty Video games is the start of a motion that locations values above victories. Watching these kids compete with braveness, cheer for each other, and embrace the true spirit of sportsmanship has been deeply inspiring,” Mr Opaleye stated.
“By the CSL Challenger theme, our imaginative and prescient is to lift a technology of younger athletes who perceive that management, respect, and teamwork matter simply as a lot as profitable. This occasion displays our broader mission to impression 10 million youths by 2035, reaching at the very least a million yearly with alternatives that encourage progress, construct character, and form future leaders.”
Mr Opaleye additionally thanked mother and father, coaches, and faculty leaders for his or her dedication and help.
“Behind each profitable sportsperson is a guardian. Thanks for waking up early and cheering your kids on at present,” he added. “Competitions like this are about braveness, good character, and changing into a challenger — somebody who doesn’t accept the established order however retains enhancing on daily basis.”
Bolanle Adewale, Govt Director of The Studying Place, praised the initiative and stated the occasion offered the proper of publicity for younger pupils.
“That is the primary time we’re internet hosting this event, and we consider it’s a possibility for the kids to construct resilience, compete, and collaborate with their friends,” Ms Adewale stated. “It’s not essentially about profitable; it’s about studying. If you don’t win, you’ve discovered learn how to do higher. Each baby here’s a winner.”
Coach Samson Davies, who led Supreme Training Basis to victory, stated his gamers had been targeted and decided all through their preparation.
“The children have been unbelievable. We educated on daily basis for this competitors, they usually performed very well within the remaining. I’m happy with them,” he stated.
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Star midfielder Farit Surakat, who scored within the remaining and was named finest participant of the event, stated he was completely satisfied to assist his group carry the trophy.
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“I really feel excellent in regards to the competitors. My favorite recreation was the ultimate as a result of we gained. It was enjoyable enjoying towards different colleges,” stated Surakat, who appears as much as AC Milan’s Luka Modric.
Mother and father additionally shared their pleasure in regards to the optimistic impression of the video games. Mrs Ronke Iwobo, whose son participated, described the expertise as “extremely skilled and provoking.”
“The children have accomplished so effectively, and the organisation was glorious. Training comes first, however sports activities train self-discipline and teamwork. I need my son to excel in each,” she stated.
Each participant on the occasion went house with a memento and medal, whereas gold, silver, and bronze medalists obtained partial scholarships to CitySports applications in swimming and soccer.
Gold medalists can even be specifically recognised on the organisation’s awards occasion in December.
By combining sports activities and schooling, CitySports Africa goals to construct a brand new technology of assured, disciplined, and value-driven younger Nigerians who will make optimistic impacts on and off the sector.
