Maria David
CHRIS Juniors Private School will host its first-ever school sports tournament with the aim of building lasting relationships with other schools in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions.
The tournament is scheduled for 31 August to 1 September 2024 at the Andimba Ya Toivo sports field in Ondangwa.
School Sports Coordinator Angels Simasiku said they expect about 300 players to participate in the tournament, with the goal of fostering social cohesion.
According to Simasiku, participants will compete in various sports, including soccer, netball, volleyball, arm wrestling, boxing, and tug of war.
“The age group categories for this tournament are U7, U13, U15, and U19. We have also included the junior primary level in the soccer category,” he said.
He added that it will be fascinating to see children of that age showcasing their talent, with hopes of scouting talent in the regions.
Simasiku said that apart from enhancing learners’ physical and mental abilities, the tournament will bring them together and strengthen relationships among different schools.
“The aim is to create a happier and healthier generation,” he added.
He mentioned that players come from both government and private schools in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions.
During the tournament, the winners of the soccer category will walk away with N$2,000, a floating trophy, and gold medals. Second-place winners will receive N$1,200 and silver medals, and third place will get N$750 and bronze medals.
The winners of the netball category will walk away with N$1,500, a floating trophy, and gold medals. Second-place winners will receive N$1,000 and silver medals, and third place will get N$750 and bronze medals.
In volleyball, the winner will walk away with N$1,200, a floating trophy, and gold medals. Second-place winners will get N$1,000 and silver medals, and third place will receive N$750 and bronze medals.
Meanwhile, in the Tug of War category, the winner will get N$300.
