Children from two schools in Gozo particpated in Wednesday’s Annual Schools’ Cross County Competition in Marsa (1km for Primary and 2k and 3.3km for Secondary) as a part of an active sport day for schools.

The teams from Gozo included youngsters from Qala Primary and a team of boys from the Gozo College Boys’ Secondary, Victoria.

The schools’ event was set up by Malta Amateur Athletic Association and the Cross Country Competition was held on the grass area around the Marsa Athletic Track.

Louis Debattista of Gozo-Greyhounds in Qala accompanied the Qala team, as a volunteer in the school and a member of the school council, saying it “was a well organised and well attended event.”

The girls of Qala Primary came 4th, 10th, 45th, and 48th out of 62 entrants and the boys were place 32nd, 39th, 43rd and 58th out of 74 entrants.

Louis commented, “I was really hoping to see more kids from other Gozo schools attending this event.” He added, “well done youngsters and a big thank you to the Heads of Education, the heads of schools and the PE teachers. Thank you for giving my kid and other kids a chance to do this event.”

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