Grange School clinches The Athletics School Games S3

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Season Three of The Athletics School Games ended on a high note at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, with Grange School reaffirming their dominance just as International School Lagos athlete, Ehuwa Obanla, stole the spotlight with a record-breaking leap.

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The World Athletics-certified meet featured more than 20 schools across Lagos, divided into elementary and secondary categories.

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On day one, Grange’s elementary pupils outclassed their rivals, amassing the highest points to secure victory.

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Day two intensified the rivalry among Grange, Riverbank, and ISL. Grange seized an early advantage in the field events and capped it off with commanding performances on the track to lift the coveted trophy, finishing ahead of Riverbank and ISL.

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The highlight of the final day came from ISL’s Obanla, who soared to 1.95m in the high jump, smashing his personal best of 1.75m and setting a new tournament record. His achievement drew loud applause from athletes, parents, and spectators, who hailed this year’s edition as the most competitive yet.

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Founder of TASG, Dr Seun Akinbohun, acknowledged the challenges of staging the tournament—particularly funding and infrastructure—but reaffirmed her commitment to sustaining TASG annually.

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She praised the athletes for their discipline and performance, noting that some discovered talents have already earned places in the national team.

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“We have had some incredible moments. Records were broken, from the high jump to the relays and throws. Thank God for the journey so far, and thank you to the parents, athletes, schools, coaches, sponsors, and partners. We look forward to welcoming more schools next year, and we are excited about the TASG Relays coming up in May.”

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With Grange School cementing its reputation as Nigeria’s athletics powerhouse and Obanla’s record-setting leap inspiring future stars, TASG Season 3 has raised the bar for youth athletics in Lagos.

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Over 317 athletes participated in the tournament, which also received endorsement from the Lagos State Athletics Association.

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