Suspend the Violence, Not the Sports: A smarter response to school rivalry attacks

The recent cruel assault on a student during an inter-school competition in Agona Swedru has shaken public confidence in the safety of school sports. As emotions run high, there have been strong calls for the suspension of inter-school competitions nationwide. While the outrage is understandable, the critical question is this: Should Ghana suspend school sports, […]


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