School Teams Compete in Odesa: Achievements in Volleyball and Rugby-5
The II (territorial) stage of the sports competition under the project of physical and health activities «Shoulder to Shoulder Nationwide School Leagues» took place in Odesa among students of general secondary education institutions in the 2024/2025 academic year.
School teams competed for supremacy in volleyball and rugby-5.
As a result of the volleyball competitions 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, while among girls in grades 9-11, the teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 13, 51, 62, and Odesa Specialized School No. 32 qualified.
In the II stage of volleyball competitions among boys in grades 5-9, the winning teams were from Odesa Lyceums No. 5, 89, and Odesa Gymnasium No. 77, while among boys in grades 9-11, the teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 24, 84, «Langeron», and Odesa Specialized School No. 32 emerged victorious.
The rugby-5 competitions among students of general secondary education institutions were held in the city's sports halls for the first time. This exciting game enhances speed, coordination, team spirit, and strategic thinking, allowing teams to create original tactical situations that require good communication and interaction among players.
The teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 28, 40, and 69 claimed victory in the II stage of rugby-5 competitions.
All participants in these sports demonstrated a high level of preparation, skill, and unwavering determination to win. New challenges lie ahead, and teams are diligently preparing for upcoming 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 slogan «Together We Will Win». The goal is to increase the number of students engaged in sports regularly and leading a healthy lifestyle.
