The national secondary school games competition officially launched in Honiara today by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
A total of more than 3,000 athletes from 39 schools across the country will be participating in the tournament.
In his keynote address, Sogavare pledges before the participating thirty-nine school representatives to ensure respect, integrity, and true sportsmanship is displayed throughout the games.
“I urge all of you here today to treat yourselves and others with respect as you compete in these games. Youths are the building blocks of any country, the backbone of nation-building. You are the future of this great country and I have great trust and confidence in your ability to lead this country when your time comes. As such, I ask you all to be respectful in your conduct.”
