The MTN CHAMPS held in Benin featured strong performances by Government Model, Delta Secondary School, and Vision High, with Delta Secondary School winning the Cadet Girls’ division. Government Model dominated the Cadet Boys’ division, while Vision High excelled in the Youth Girls’ category. Delta State stood out in the U-20 Team event, and Team Bayelsa took the Senior Team title. The series will continue in Lagos from April 9th to 12th.
The inaugural leg of Season 3 of the MTN CHAMPS took place in Benin, showcasing excellence from three dominant teams: Government Model, Delta Secondary School, and Vision High. The event highlighted exceptional performances across various age categories, particularly in the Cadet (U-14) Girls’ and Boys’ divisions.
In the Cadet (U-14) Girls’ division, Delta Secondary School triumphed with 50 points, followed by Ado Girls with 33 points, while SAM-KAY secured third place with 20 points. The Boys’ division saw Government Model Asaba achieve an impressive victory with 86 points, significantly outperforming Benin Technical, who finished with 43 points. Key athletes David Ekunwe and Daniel Okwokwo contributed to this success by winning multiple medals in the 200m, 400m, and Long Jump events.
The Youth (U-17) Girls’ title was claimed by Vision High, who amassed a remarkable 102 points, with Blessing Ezeh being a standout performer, earning significant points through her Shot Put and Discus Throw events. The Lord’s Own Int’l School followed in second place with 39 points, while Osadenis concluded third with 31 points. The Youth Boys’ category mirrored earlier successes as Government Model secured first place with 58 points, ahead of Beje High School, which finished with 35 points. Vision High again earned recognition with a third place of 28 points.
In the Junior (U-20) Team event, Delta State delivered a stellar performance, racking up 162 points to claim the team title. The throw events were dominated by Bosa David Kosisochukwu and Success Okeleke, with Kosisochukwu winning gold in both Shot Put and Javelin and claiming bronze in the Discus Throw. They significantly outpaced HIT, who earned 94 points, and Global Power, who secured third with 79 points.
The Senior Team category featured a tight competition between Team Bayelsa and the hosts, Edo. Ultimately, Team Bayelsa secured victory with 114 points, while Edo garnered 87 points to finish second. Team MTN rounded out the top three with a score of 48 points.
As the MTN CHAMPS Benin Athletics Classics concluded with a thrilling atmosphere, attention now turns towards the upcoming event in Lagos, scheduled from April 9th to 12th, promising to continue the excitement of this athletics series.
The first leg of the MTN CHAMPS in Benin showcased impressive performances from Government Model, Delta Secondary School, and Vision High, who excelled across various divisions. Key athletes, especially from Government Model and Vision High, contributed to their teams’ successes, while Delta State dominated in the Junior Team category. Looking ahead, the athletics series will continue its momentum with the next leg in Lagos, highlighting the ongoing competition and talent in the region.
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