By Yusuf A. Yusuf Giginyu
Army Day Girls’ Secondary School emerged champions in both basketball and volleyball at the maiden edition of the Girls’ Basketball and Volleyball Competition, tagged the Governor’s Cup, held in Kano State.
The competition, organised by the Kano Youth Development Association in collaboration with the Kano State Ministry of Education, featured 32 girls’ secondary schools from across the state.
Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Children and Disability Affairs, Hajiya Sadiya Abdullahi Bichi, represented by Nura Mohd Sadiq, said the tournament was aimed at reviving grassroots sports and promoting sporting activities in schools.
She said the initiative would be sustained to provide young girls with opportunities to develop their talents through sports.
Also speaking, the Director of Sports in the Ministry of Education, Malam Kabiru Shehu, called on the government to intensify efforts in providing sporting facilities in schools to enable students to showcase their abilities and excel in various sporting disciplines.
In the basketball final, Army Day Girls’ Secondary School defeated Government Girls College (GGC) Dala 9–2 to clinch the title. Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Jogana secured third place after edging GGSS Shekara 6–5 in the third-place match.
Army Day Girls also dominated the volleyball event, defeating GGC Dala 2–0 in the final to complete a double triumph. GGSS Jogana finished third after overcoming GGSS Goron Dutse 2–0.
Some coaches and sports enthusiasts at the event expressed optimism that the competition would continue to grow and serve as a platform for discovering and nurturing future champions.
The tournament was held from June 10 to 11 at the Sani Abacha Indoor Hall in Kano.
