Over 20 faculties in Lagos might be collaborating within the third version of The Athletics Faculty Video games (TASG) slated the sports activities advanced of Yaba School of Expertise from March 20-21.
The 2-day occasion will witness faculties compete in sprints, middle-distance races, and area occasions.
Since its inception in 2024, TASG has grown into certainly one of Nigeria’s most credible grassroots platforms for observe and area.
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Initiated by Dr. Seun Akinbohun and registered with World Athletics, the annual competitors was designed to nurture expertise amongst youngsters aged 4-16.
What makes this version distinctive is its expanded format and sharper deal with athlete growth.
For the primary time, main college occasions might be separated from secondary college contests, permitting for extra races, improved scheduling, and higher restoration time for athletes. Technical officiating, timing techniques, and occasion coordination have additionally been upgraded to satisfy larger requirements.
Past competitors, TASG is a platform for expertise discovery, giving younger athletes publicity and pathways to future alternatives in athletics.
One other core pillar of the Video games has been the promotion of sportsmanship and character growth amongst younger athletes. By means of its devoted sportsmanship drive, TASG emphasizes respect, truthful play, and constructive conduct on and off the observe. This dedication is additional strengthened with the Kashopefoluwa Sportsmanship Award, offered to athletes and faculties that exemplify integrity, self-discipline, and respect throughout the competitors.
Organizing TASG has not been with out challenges. Funding and sponsorship stay main hurdles, with a lot of the occasion self-financed. Infrastructure limitations additionally persist, as tools and venues usually need to be independently sourced.
But, Akinbohun’s ardour for youth sports activities growth has saved the venture alive, with every version refining the construction and influence of the video games.
Reflecting on the journey up to now, Akinbohun notes that TASG has met a lot of its goals: selling athletics amongst college youngsters, offering a aggressive platform, and discovering rising skills. Participation has grown steadily, enthusiasm amongst younger athletes has surged, and the broader athletics neighborhood has taken discover.