A recent assault on a student at an inter-school competition in Agona Swedru has caused public worry about safety during school sports.

Emotions are high, and many people are asking for inter-school competitions to be stopped all over the country.

This reaction is understandable, but questions arise about whether suspending sports is the best solution.

The incident highlights a need to address the root causes of violence linked to school rivalries.

Officials are considering how to ensure student safety while continuing valuable extracurricular activities.

The discussion aims to find a balance between maintaining order and allowing students to benefit from sports.

Finding solutions that tackle the violence without removing the positive aspects of school sports is important.

This situation calls for a careful review of how school rivalries are managed.