The second edition of The Athletics Games (TASG) will feature 16 schools, comprising eight primary schools and eight secondary schools, the organisers have announced.
The event’s initiator, Seun Akinbohun, expressed her inspiration to host the second edition following the positive feedback from the maiden edition held in 2024. The first edition, which took place at the Yaba Tech Sports Complex, involved 11 schools—four primary and seven secondary schools.
“TASG started as a passion project for sports,” Akinbohun explained. “We’ve expanded the event this year to include more children, additional age categories, and greater flexibility. I’m thrilled to bring the experience from the first edition into this second one, with a larger technical committee and more experienced personnel. There are so many opportunities for kids in TASG, and I’m proud we’re contributing to their development.”
The event, sanctioned by the Lagos State Athletics Association (LSAA), is gaining recognition among schools, with more teams eager to participate in this year’s edition. In addition to LSAA’s endorsement, TASG has received support from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and World Athletics.
“We hope to expand in the future to include public schools. It’s a work in progress, but we aim to bring both public and private schools together for friendly competitions. We look forward to more support from the government and potential collaborations,” Akinbohun added.
Reflecting on her motivation, she shared, “I noticed that the focus in Lagos had shifted mainly to swimming competitions, leaving limited opportunities for children interested in athletics. I decided to take action and create something meaningful. Growing up, I was deeply involved in track and field, and I wanted my children and their friends to have similar chances to showcase their athletic skills.”
Looking back at the first edition, Akinbohun expressed her satisfaction with the event. “You never know what you can achieve until you try. The first edition was a wonderful experience, and we received positive feedback from participating schools, officials, and technical advisers. It was fulfilling to see the children enjoy the games, treasure their medals, and cherish the experience.”
