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Students injured as inter-schools competition ends in brutal fight

Scores of students have been left injured following a clash during an inter-school gala competition at Sehwi Kwasikrom.

This year’scompetition in the Amoaya circuit in the Bodi District of the Western North region did not end peacefully as some youth from the host community, Sehwi Kwasikrom, engaged in a fight with some spectators also from Sehwi Amoaya.

This is not the first time the rivals have engaged in a brutal clash over misunderstandings during games.

The spectators from Amoaya, who were allegedly attacked by the youth at Kwasikrom, have vowed to take revenge on any person who comes to their area.

It is reported that many residents from Kwasikrom have been wounded, brutalized and their seized items by their rivals.

In retaliation, the Amoaya youth also attacked strangers indiscriminately.

The youth at Amoaya attacked any person from Kwasikrom indiscriminately.

To end the brewing tension, the Education Directorate ordered the officials to bring an abrupt end to the competition.

Many of the students sustained various injuries.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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