Over 50 students from the Abyei area participated for the first time in South Sudan’s National interschool competition that ended on Tuesday in Wau.
Abyei area administrator Deng Monytuic Agok said it was of great pride for the people of South Sudan to gather themselves in such events like the national interschool games, Voice of Hope reported.
He said the games increase the spirit of love and unity.
Mr Monytuic added that sports gather athletes from different ethnic groups promoting social interaction.
He urged supporters to avoid aggressive behaviours because the games are not about winning the cup but a way of bringing people together.
Mr Monytuic said states hosting the tournament should review and study the mistakes and successes of the previous games to improve the event.
Mr Monytuic called upon all the sports organizers to get prepared on time and organize well the next games.
National Information Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin closed the Second Interschool National Games in Wau on Tuesday.
He announced that Malakal would host the next games.