Keta Senior High Technical School in the Volta Region has officially commenced its 73rd Annual Inter-Houses Sports and Games Festival, as part of efforts to promote physical fitness and adequately prepare students for upcoming inter-schools’ competitions.
The five-day sporting festival, officially opened by the Headmaster of the school, commenced on Monday, January 26, 2026, and is expected to climax on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the school’s sports park.
Five houses, Quao House (Green), Fiawoo House (Blue), Abruquah House (Yellow), Kotoka House (Red), and Matanawui House (White); are competing for honours in various track and field events and indoor and outdoor games.
Activities on the opening day were largely dominated by field events, including long jump, triple jump, high jump, javelin throw, shot put, and discus, alongside track events such as the 1,500 metres, 800 metres, 400 metres, 200 metres, and 100 metres races, as well as 4×100 metres, 4×1,000 metres medley, and 4×400 metres relay heats.
Day Two of the festival will feature handball, netball, and table tennis, while Wednesday’s fixtures will focus on soccer and volleyball. The semi-finals and finals across the various sporting disciplines are scheduled for Days Four and Five, respectively
The Head of the Physical Education Department, Mr David Anumu Wormi, expressed confidence that this year’s competition would be highly competitive.
“The level of preparation and commitment shown by the students on the first day is impressive. We expect a very keen and competitive festival compared to previous years, with new records set as well” he said.
Some student-athletes who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) also expressed excitement about the games.
“We have trained hard for this competition, and we are determined to give our best for our houses,” one athlete noted.
The inter-house sports festival is a key annual event on the school’s calendar, serving as a platform for talent identification, and school unity while nurturing future athletes for the inter-School and zonal competitions.
A GNA assessment of activities on the opening day indicated a high level of commitment and discipline on the part of the school authorities and officiating officials, coupled with strong enthusiasm and active participation from the student body.
source:- GNA
