Grange School Wins Zenith Bank Schools Swimming Again 

For the second year running, Grange School, emerged winner of the Zenith Bank Secondary Schools Swimming Gala hosted by Ikoyi Club Swimming section.

The 6th edition of the competition that was well attended with a total of 11 schools with about 119 swimmers in both the male and female categories participating in the various events saw Grange School winning with 28 Medals (16 Gold).

CIS came second with a total of 23 Medals (7 Gold) with the third position going to   BIS with a total of 12 medals (2 Gold).

In a congratulatory message to the schools, the CEO of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said it was another opportunity for the financial institution to showcase their passion for grassroots sports development.

“I really want to congratulates all the schools and the swimmers that took part in the competition,” he said.

“With what they have demonstrated, it shows that the future of sports in Nigeria is assured.

“As a bank, we are always interested in giving back to the society and what better way than the school children because that’s where we can get some of the best that will become super stars in the future.

“I will be looking forward to the primary schools final coming up this weekend and see those that have exceptional talents going into the future.”

In his own words, a member of the planning committee the of the competition, Akinbulejo Onabolu, said watching the event, one could see the level of preparation that the schools and swimmers had put in.

He added: “The atmosphere was electrifying and the swimmers were simply inspiring. It is our hope that in the not too distant future, we will be celebrating olympians from these cohorts.

“We look forward to an equally exciting line up as the Primary Schools Competition take place next week Saturdayon May 6th

The race is supported by Petralon Energy, Development Bank, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Edo state government, Supersport and AIT.