• ISL’s Obanla breaks high jump record
International School Lagos’ Ehuwa Obanla stole the show at the third edition of The Athletics School Games (TASG), which ended at the weekend at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex with Grange School reaffirming winning the overall title.
 
The World Athletics-certified meet featured more than 20 schools from across Lagos, divided into elementary and secondary categories. But 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.
 
On Day One, Grange’s elementary pupils outclassed their rivals, amassing the highest points to secure victory.
 
Day Two intensified the rivalry among Grange, Riverbank, and ISL, but Grange seized an early advantage in the field events and capped it off with commanding performances on the track to lift the coveted trophy ahead of Riverbank and ISL.
 
Elated by the standard of the competition, TASG Founder, Dr. Seun Akinbohun, acknowledged the challenges of staging the tournament – particularly funding and infrastructure – but reaffirmed her commitment to sustaining TASG yearly. 
 
She praised the athletes for their discipline and performance, noting that some discovered talents have already earned places in the national team.
 
Akinbohun said: “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.”
  
Over 317 athletes participated in the tournament, which also received endorsement from the Lagos State Athletics Association (LSAA).