By Regina Adaobi Aforgu
The Idemili South Healthy Living Sports Competition sponsored by Mayor Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi ended on September 26 colourfully with excitements, talents display and community celebrations at finale in grand style.
The tournament united young athletes drawn from seven communities of Idemili South providing vibrant platform for healthy living, teamwork, sportsmanship and unity among youths across council area this week long.
Male football produced thrilling encounters as Team C comprising Nnokwa and Alor emerged champions defeating Team A Awka-Etiti and Nnobi while Team B Ojoto and Oba settled for bronze position.
Female football also excited fans as Team B Ojoto claimed gold medal after outstanding performance, Team A Awka-Etiti and Nnobi took silver, Team C Alor and Nnokwa won bronze medal.
Male volleyball witnessed intense rivalry with Team A Nnobi and Awka-Etiti clinching first position, Team C Nnokwa and Alor finishing second, Team B Ojoto and Oba earning third position overall.
Female volleyball concluded with Team C Nnokwa and Alor lifting trophy as champions, Team B Ojoto and Oba securing silver, Team A Awka-Etiti and Nnobi settling for bronze position.
Commissioner for Youth Development Hon Patrick Agha-Mba commended Mayor Amaka Obi for impactful youth engagement, empowerment, talent discovery and promotion of healthy living through sports across communities in Idemili South.
Beyond trophies and medals, the competition celebrated friendship, unity, discipline, fitness and community spirit, reinforcing Mayor Amaka Obi’s commitment to grassroots development and youth inclusion statewide under Solution agenda today.
Dignitaries at the finale included Hon Ikenna Iyiegbu, Hon Ebuka Igwe, Mayor-elect Hon Oluchukwu Ilogbenu, Speaker Hon Ernest Ezeunyim, community leaders, stakeholders and enthusiastic supporters cheering athletes proudly across Idemili South.
Regina Adaobi Aforgu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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