For the second year running, Grange School emerged winner of the Zenith Bank Secondary Schools Swimming Gala hosted by Ikoyi Club Swimming section.
The 6th edition of the competition was well attended with a total of 11 schools with about 119 swimmers in both the male and female categories participating in the various events saw Grange School winning with 28 Medals (16 Gold).
Children’s International School (CIS) came second with a total of 23 Medals (7 Gold) with the third position going to BIS with a total of 12 medals (2 Gold).
In a congratulatory message to the schools, the CEO of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said it was another opportunity for the financial institution to showcase their passion for grassroots sports development.
“I really want to congratulate all the schools and the swimmers that took part in the competition,” he said.
“With what they have demonstrated, it shows that the future of sports in Nigeria is assured.
“I will be looking forward to the primary schools final coming up this weekend and seeing those that have exceptional talents going into the future.”
In his own words, a member of the planning committee of the competition, Akinbulejo Onabolu, said watching the event, one could see the level of preparation that the schools and swimmers had put in.
“We look forward to an equally exciting line up as the Primary Schools Competition take place next week Saturday on May 6th.”