The vibrant spirit of handball enthusiasts converged as the 6th Annual Osun State 5-Aside Handball Championship 2023 kicked off in spectacular fashion! The tournament, dedicated to showcasing skill and sportsmanship, brings together over 10 handball teams, academies, and institutions from the entire South West Zone and Kwara State.
Among the distinguished personalities present at today’s events were Coach Shola, Retired Handball Head Coach, Mr Abiodun Oloyede, Registrar of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Mr. Ajibise Oluwasegun, Head Coach of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, and Mrs. Ogunwole, Secretary of the Osun State Handball Association, among others.
The three-day extravaganza, set to culminate on December 20th, promises intense competition, camaraderie, and a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship. Teams battled fiercely on the first day, setting the stage for an exhilarating finals showdown.
Results of Games Played Today:
Female Category Results:
- Fountain Queens Ekiti 13 vs The Legends of Ilesha 14
- Sharp Shooters Ladies Handball Academy 9 vs The Legends of Ilesha 10
- Osun Babes Handball Team 8 vs Lautech Ladies 9
- Sharp Shooters Handball Academy 8 vs Lautech Ladies 8
Male Category Results:
- Oluyole Warriors Ibadan 8 vs Harmony Handball Team Osogbo 3
- Ijesha Handball Academy 15 vs Bright Team 22
- Osun United Handball Team 11 vs Lautech Men’s Team 5
- Harmony Boys Ilorin 19 vs Ijesha Handball Academy 0
- A.E.F Ilesha 3 vs Harmony Handball Team Osogbo 12
- Sharp Shooters Men’s Team 6 vs Lautech Men’s Team 6
Below are Team photos from Day 1 of the exciting competition:
Female Teams:
Male Teams:
The excitement continues on Day 2 of the championship on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, at the Osogbo Township Stadium Handball Court, Osogbo. Join us for another day filled with thrilling handball action and the joy of sportsmanship!
This Competition is proudly sponsored by Hon Bamidele Salam, Member, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Ede/Ejigbo/Egbedore Federal Constituencies.
Announcer:
Coach TAIWO JOSHUA AOGO, Head Coach, Osun State Handball Team.