A tragic incident has marred what was meant to be a day of sporting excitement at New Subri in the Wassa East District of the Western Region, as one person has been confirmed dead and two others are in critical condition following a violent clash during an inter-basic schools sports competition.
The event, organized by the Ghana Education Service (GES) under the Wassa East Education Directorate, brought together ten public basic schools within the Subri Circuit. The competition, which aimed to foster unity, discipline, and sportsmanship among pupils, unfortunately ended in chaos after a misunderstanding erupted between supporters of two competing schools.
According to eyewitness accounts, tension began to rise during a football match between Subri Methodist JHS and Nsadweso D/A JHS. What initially started as a verbal altercation between supporters of Nsadweso and New Subri soon spiraled out of control, leading to a violent confrontation involving several members of both communities.
In the ensuing melee, three individuals sustained cutlass wounds. One of them was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, while the other two victims are reportedly receiving treatment at a health facility in Tarkwa.
Following the tragic turn of events, organizers immediately called off the remaining activities of the sports competition. The body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue for preservation and further investigation.
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Speaking to Peace FM News, the Assembly Member for the Subri Electoral Area, Hon. Isaac Kumi, confirmed the incident and explained that the clash was fueled by heightened emotions and rivalry between the two communities. He expressed deep concern over the tragedy and appealed for calm, urging residents to allow the police and authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly.
He also called on school authorities, parents, and community leaders to intensify efforts to promote peace and discipline among students and supporters during such events to prevent future occurrences.
The Ghana Education Service in the Wassa East District is yet to issue an official statement on the incident. However, reports indicate that security personnel have since been deployed to the area to maintain peace and order.
The unfortunate event has sent shockwaves through the Wassa East District, sparking renewed calls for stronger security measures during inter-school competitions and better community engagement to curb violent rivalries in school sports.
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