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By Gabriel Dike
The Director of Studies, Ferscoat International School, Ipaja, Pastor Felix Opata and a parent, Mrs. Richard-Ojo Adenike has advised the Federal Government to harness the talents discovered from various school sports.
The duo and the Oba of Ipajaland, Oba Israel Egundupe, made the suggestion at Ferscoat School 13th Biennial Inter-House Sports competition with the theme: “Discovering Young Stars for Greater Heights”.
The thrio acknowledged that plenty of talents are being discovered at different school sports, which requires the government to come in and harness their potential.
Opata said: “It will be my joy that talents discovered in school sports will move to the next level. The government should be interested in talents produced from different school sports.
“Every year schools produce talents. The only challenge is that the government does not take it up there. In Ferscoat, this year we put in a lot of effort to ensure we have a perfect Inter-house sports to encourage our students.”
“Today, our school field has transformed into more than grass and track lines. It has become a theatre of courage, discipline, teamwork, and dreams in motion. Inter-house sport is not merely about races or trophies. It is about discovering strength you did know you had and cheering for others even as you chase your own victory.
“Sports teach lessons no classroom alone can provide. On this field, our students learn resilience when they fall and rise again. They learn unity when they run not just for themselves, but also for their house. They learn integrity when they compete fairly and celebrate graciously.”
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The educationist acknowledged the commitment of Ferscoat parents in ensuring the Inter-house sports is successful and also understands that sports is part of education.
Chairperson of the event, Mrs. Adenike, advised government to show more interest in school sports to catch the athletes young and groom them for future competition.
Adenike, who is also the Head of Sales of Just Food, appealed to the government to always send people to scout for talents during school sports.
She said the Inter-house exposes the students to teamwork and healthy competition while acknowledging that Ferscoat has continued to promote sports via the Biennial Inter-house sports.
The chairperson disclosed that the school recorded success in academics and sports
Royal father of the day, Oba Israel Egundupe, commended Ferscoat for promoting sports and also commended parents for supporting the event.
The monarch called on the government to take advantage of the talents produced at such events and make them future champions.
