Oguaa Hall has once again emerged victorious in the women's category of the 2024 Inter-Hall Cross Country competition held at Casford Field, amassing an impressive 58 points, while Valco Hall secured the top spot in the men's category with 40 points.
The 10-kilometer race, organized by the Sports Section of University of Cape Coast, aimed at selecting talented athletes to represent UCC at the upcoming annual inter-university cross-country competition in the second semester of the academic year.
The fiercely contested competition witnessed participation from athletes representing Kwame Nkrumah Hall (KNH), Atlantic Hall (ATL), Oguaa Hall, Adehye Hall, Valco Hall, and Casely Hayford (Casford) Hall.
At the end of the 10km marathon race, Oguaa Hall emerged as the winner in the women's category, accumulating 58 points. Adehye Hall secured the second position with 69 points, while Valco Hall and ATL Hall obtained 98 and 148 points, respectively, securing the third and fourth positions.
Jubilant Valco Team after receiving the trophy
In the men's category, which saw a significant turnout, Valco Hall was declared the winner with 40 points, while KNH secured the second position with 52 points. Oguaa Hall had 124 points, securing the third position, while ATL Hall and Casely Hayford Hall obtained 149 and 245 points, respectively, placing fourth and fifth.
Mariama Aidoo, representing Adehye Hall, was awarded the best female athlete, while Samuel Awini Ataylar, from Valco Hall, was crowned the best male athlete. Cash prizes and certificates were presented to the winners and halls of residence in the various categories.
Unfortunately, six female athletes from KNH Hall were unable to complete the race, resulting in a loss of marks for the Hall. According to the competition rules, halls are required to earn marks after six of their athletes complete the race.
Closing the ceremony, the chairman of the Sports and Recreation Committee-UCC, Prof. Daniel Apaak, commended the participants for their exceptional display of skills and endurance during the competition. In his closing remarks, he urged the athletes to take their training seriously and encouraged them to bring glory to UCC at the upcoming inter-university cross-country competition, as well as maintaining their titles as reigning champions.
Highlights of the Inter-Hall Cross-Country results:
Women's Category
1st - Oguaa - (58 points)
2nd – Adehye - (69 points)
3rd - Valco - (98 points)
4th - ATL - (148 points)
Men's Category
1st - Valco - (40 points)
2nd - KNH - (52 points)
3rd - Oguaa - (124 points)
4th - ATL - (149 points)
5th - Casford - (245 points)
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC