The 2025 edition of Basic Education Schools Sports Competition, kicks off on Thursday, 9th October 2025, across the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State.
The competition being organized by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), and the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Delta State Government, has as its theme “Catch Them Young, Build the Future,”
The Executive Chairman, Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Hon Samuel Mariere, said the sporting event is open to Primary School children under the Universal Basic Education Programme.
Hon Mariere listed activities for the competition to include, Football, Table Tennis, Scrabble, Athletics, among others, with the grand finale coming up on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the State Capital.
He urged all participating schools to prepare adequately and ensure full participation of their pupils in the exciting sporting event aimed at discovering and nurturing young talents across the state.
The Subeb Boss charged Education Secretaries, Head Teachers, Sports Masters, pupils and stakeholders to give the sporting event the highest level of attention and support.