The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education is thrilled to announce that the Bottrop Technical Senior Secondary School Female team has left the country this morning for Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco to represent The Gambia at the prestigious World School Championship Football 2023. The delegation comprises 16 players, 2 coaches, the head of the delegation, the assistant head of the delegation, and a communications specialist.
This esteemed international sporting event, organized by the World School Sports Federation, brings together talented student-athletes between the ages of 13-18 from across the globe to compete in the spirit of friendship, sportsmanship, and mutual respect. ISF World Schools Championships (WSC) are events characterized by a balanced program between sport and educational content: the balance between sport and education is to create awareness about the role of sport in putting forward topics such as fair play, and healthy lifestyle, respect, inclusion.
The events will start from the 22nd – 31st of July 2023 and the Bottrop girls will battle it out with Germany, China, Niger, and TPE (Chinese Taipei” (IOC and FIFA code: TPE) in Group A.”
MoBSE extends its heartfelt congratulations to the admin, players, and coaching staff of Bottrop Technical Senior Secondary School for this opportunity. Their selection is a testament to the school’s commitment to promoting excellence in both academics and sports.
The World School Championship Football 2023 will not only provide a platform for the participating students to showcase their exceptional football skills but also offer an opportunity for cultural exchange and camaraderie among young minds from diverse backgrounds.
“As a Ministry, we are immensely proud of Bottrop for flying The Gambian flag high on the international stage. Their participation in the championship not only reflects the talent within our educational institutions but also underscores The Gambia’s commitment to fostering a culture of sports and athletics among our youth.
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education wishes to thank the Government of The Gambia but most especially the Ministry of Youth and Sports, The Gambia Football Federation, and Qcell Gambia for their support in making this trip a success.
We encourage the public to rally behind the Bottrop Technical Senior Secondary School team and show their support and encouragement as they compete in the World School Championship Football 2023. Let us all unite in cheering for our representatives as they embark on this thrilling journey to Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco.
We wish the team the best of luck and have full confidence that they will demonstrate great skill, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.”
