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Blue House Wins 17th GDSS Annual Inter House Sports…former sports minister,Dalung promises to support school’s cultural group
Blue House has emerged overall winners of 17th annual inter house sports of Government Day Secondary School, Karu
After several hours of competing in various events. Blue House garnered 272 points to emerge champions of the seventeen sports fiesta.
The competition which involved four houses and held at the schools premises had Yellow and Green emerging second and third with 202 and 176 respectively as Red with 158 points finished fourth.
Speaking after the contest,the principal Mrs Onuagwu N.A commended the Chairman, Secondary School Education Board, students,teachers and parents who made event possible through their support.
She also assured that as long as she is the principal,sports will remain an important curriculum of the school.
The former Minister of Youth and Sports Development,Barr Solomon Selcap Dalung commended the school for making sports a stable of the School while re-emphasizing the important role sports play in the holistic development of a child .
He, however, call on government to pay more than usual attention to sports at primary,secondary and tertiary institution saying it is the best way to combat crime,social vices and unrest
Dalung, now went ahead to make a promise to Sponsor a cultural festival in the school after the wonderful display of the school cultural group.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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