The II (territorial) stage of sports competitions took place in Odesa as part of the «Side by Side All-Ukrainian School Leagues» project for students of secondary educational institutions in the 2024/2025 academic year.

School teams competed for top honors in volleyball and rugby-5.

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

The victory in the II stage of volleyball competitions among boys in grades 5-9 went to the teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 5, 89, and Gymnasium No. 77, while among boys in grades 9-11, the leading teams were Odesa Lyceums No. 24, 84, «Langeronivskyi» and the Odesa Specialized School No. 32.

The rugby-5 competitions for students of secondary educational institutions were held for the first time in the city's sports halls. This exciting game fosters speed, coordination, team spirit, and strategic thinking, allowing teams to create original tactical situations that require effective communication and interaction among players.

The teams from Odesa Lyceums No. 28, 40, and 69 claimed victory in the II stage of rugby-5 competitions.

All participants showcased a high level of preparedness, skill, and an unwavering will to win. New challenges lie ahead, and teams are diligently preparing for upcoming competitions.

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The «Side by Side All-Ukrainian School Leagues» project is the largest student competition in the country for the 2024/2025 academic year, operating under the motto «Together We Will Win». The aim is to increase the number of students regularly engaging in sports and leading a healthy lifestyle.