Young athletes from Odessa are showcasing their talents at the «Side by Side: National School Leagues» competitions.

The official opening of the III (city) stage of the «Side by Side: National School Leagues» took place at Odessa Lyceum No. 84.

This year, over 260 school teams will compete in sports including basketball, volleyball, futsal, orienteering, rugby, handball, cheerleading, athletics, and chess.
Last year, there were 119 teams, highlighting the growing interest among students.

«Sports strengthen not only the body but also the spirit. Engaging students in sports lays the foundation for their future,» emphasized Odessa Mayor Gennady Trukhanov.

The mayor also reminded that Odessa is one of the first cities to implement the «Champion's Path» project aimed at training Olympic champions from school age.

The event was part of a unified physical education lesson titled «Odessa's Education on a Sports Wave,» organized by the Department of Education and Science of the Odessa City Council.