The II stage of competitions for the project 'Shoulder to Shoulder Nationwide School Leagues' took place in Odesa for students of secondary schools in the 2024/2025 academic year.

School teams competed fiercely in volleyball and rugby-5, demonstrating sportsmanship and teamwork.

As a result of the volleyball matches, teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 7, 56, 86, and Odesa Gymnasium No. 25 advanced to the city III stage among girls in grades 5-9, while Lyceums No. 13, 51, 62, and Odesa Specialized School No. 32 progressed among girls in grades 9-11.

In the boys' category for grades 5-9, the winners were teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 5, 89, and Gymnasium No. 77, while in grades 9-11, the winning teams were from Lyceums No. 24, 84, and Odesa Specialized School No. 32.

This year marked the inaugural rugby-5 competitions among students of general education institutions in the city. Rugby-5 enhances speed, coordination, and strategic thinking, allowing teams to create unique tactical situations that require good communication.

The II stage winners of rugby-5 were teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 28, 40, and 69.

All participants demonstrated a high level of preparation and a strong will to win. Teams are diligently preparing for the upcoming competitions.

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The project 'Shoulder to Shoulder Nationwide School Leagues' represents the largest student competitions in the country for the 2024/2025 academic year, under the motto 'Together We Will Win'. The goal is to increase the number of students engaged in sports and leading a healthy lifestyle.