Sports Competitions in Odesa: New Victories and Achievements
The II (territorial) stage of the sports competitions under the project «Shoulder to Shoulder Nationwide School Leagues» took place in Odesa for students of general secondary education institutions in the 2024/2025 academic year.
Specifically, school teams competed in volleyball and rugby-5, aiming for victory.
As a result of the volleyball matches among girls in grades 5-9, the teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 7, 56, 86, and Odesa Gymnasium No. 25 advanced to the city III stage. Among girls in grades 9-11, the teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 13, 51, 62, and the Odesa Specialized School No. 32 also made it.
In the volleyball competitions for boys in grades 5-9, the winning teams were from Odesa Lyceums No. 5, 89, and Odesa Gymnasium No. 77. In the boys' category for grades 9-11, the winners were Odesa Lyceums No. 24, 84, «Lanzheronivskyi», and the Odesa Specialized School No. 32.
The rugby-5 competitions were held for the first time in the city's sports halls. This exciting game promotes speed, coordination, team spirit, and strategic thinking, allowing teams to create original tactical situations that require good communication and interaction among players.
The winners of the II stage in rugby-5 were the teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 28, 40, and 69.
All participants demonstrated a high level of preparation, skill, and an unwavering will to win. New challenges lie ahead, and the teams are diligently preparing for the next competitions.
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The project «Shoulder to Shoulder Nationwide School Leagues» represents the largest student competitions in the country among students of general secondary education institutions in the 2024/2025 academic year, held under the motto «Together We Will Win». The goal is to increase the number of students who engage in sports regularly and lead a healthy lifestyle.
