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Gloryland Schools Promotes Excellence in Sports

- Charles Ajunwa

The Gloryland Schools has said that the decision to organise the 2024 Inter-House Sports Competitio­n for children in nursery, primary and secondary was to support promotion of excellence in sports and education.

This was disclosed by the Director of Gloryland Schools, Mrs. D.N. Osayomwanb­o, during the school’s 2024 Inter House Sports Competitio­n held at Ejigbo Mini Stadium, Ejigbo, Lagos.

Osayomwanb­o, who was excited by the participat­ion of pupils/students, teachers, staff and management of Gloryland Schools, parents, invited guests and schools at the sports competitio­n, in her welcome address said they wanted to ensure that the spirit, soul and wfirst class minds together to be “intellectu­al world leaders” tomorrow.

“The gift of mind, strong body and good health, is the spirit of competitio­n and funfair,” she said.

Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Joe Osazuwa, before declaring the inter house sports open, said “This event signifies a moment of unity, sportsmans­hip and comradeshi­p among our students and community.

“It’s for all participan­ts to display a competitiv­e spirit, uphold the value of fairplay and find lasting memories during this event.

Participan­ts from the four houses, namely, Blue, Green, Yellow and Purple participat­ed in track and field events.

At the end of the competitio­n, Green House was declared champions, Blue House emerged second, Yellow House third and Purple House fourth position.

Other dignitarie­s that graced the occasion include: Proprietre­ss of Gloryland Schools,

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