No fewer than 73 schools from across 11 local government areas of Gombe State have officially registered to participate in the 2025 Gombe State Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Championships
The highly anticipated event, scheduled to hold at the prestigious Pantami Township Stadium in Gombe Metropolis,
will kick off on Sunday,January 19 and last till January 25, 2025.
The competition, which will feature young athletes from both public and private schools like GDSS Dukku West, GSS Bolari East, Emerald International Academy, and Diocesan High School, aims at promoting sportsmanship, uncovering young athletic talents, and fostering youth development.
Participants will compete in varieties of events, including 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m races, 4x100m and 4x400m relays, shot put, long jump, high jump, triple jump, and javelin throw, among others.
Football matches are also scheduled, with youth football teams for boys competing in exciting games leading to the finals.
According to the organisers, scouts from Germany led by a former captain of Flying Eagles, a UEFA licence coach, Adrew Uwe and Coach Henry Ambrose from AGIC-Diasporal Football Outreach will be in Gombe to scout for talents during the Principal’s Cup football Competition.
The opening ceremony, including a match pass, will kick off on 19th January, while the closing ceremony on 25th January will feature the presentation of medals and awards to outstanding athletes and schools.
The championships, organized by the Gombe State Athletics Association under the leadership of Hon. Ahmad Shuaibu Gara-Gombe and sponsored by the Green White Green Sports Center, also includes the Principals Cup Football Competition, bringing together over 3,500 athletes and footballers across the 11 Local Government Areas in the State.
The event offers more than just competition as participants and spectators alike will enjoy the fully-equipped Games Village, fitted with security, accommodation, healthcare, food, and entertainment, making it a holistic experience.
