 And in sports news, a spot of efforts to promote peace, unity and improve academic performance of youth in Kanduna State, government at all levels have been advised to invest in sporting activities. This advice was given during a beach volleyball tournament in the state. The other 17 tournament is aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence, mutual understanding among the youth. The convener, Professor Simon Katoom, said sports and academics a vital aspect of youth's careers, noting that he has used sports to teach students mathematics at different levels. This entire is targeting sports and academics. Precisely mathematics is the target. You see why Africans, we are back quote, is because the white man decided to teach us language and refused to teach us the right. So the way you are able to create, produce creative minds like this, you are able to change things. In terms of scientific reasoning, technology will be bonded together. The two walks hand in hand, and that is my dream. Really call to those in position of leadership, the local government, state and even at the federal level, the three tiers of government. We have found out that if they can put aside a small percentage of money and make it an annual event, and really do this, it will go a long way. It will take the students away from the state. And they will be useful to them, useful to the country. If we can emulate what Brazil is doing, they discover players, a player every six months. Also, the coach of the state beach volleyball team said sporting activities keep the youths physically and mentally fit. We go around, we train the young ones, the youths, to see how we build them, to see how we build them, to play for the nation, to play for the state. And that is what we are doing in the grassroots. With this, we can see the unity and the love within us, the coaches and the players. This game, we go around, we speak to them and we believe some of them are here, they watch and they see. And we believe that one will touch their heart so that they will come and join what they are going to help them in their life. YMCA is the inventor of volleyball worldwide. And for us, it is an opportunity to create awareness about the sport of beach volleyball. Young people should never allow themselves to be idle. If you have the opportunity, pick something. So it could either be sports, it could be games, just find something to keep yourself busy at all times. The intention is that sports or exercise is not just for the fun of it. Sports and exercise actually builds you. It builds character, it builds discipline. Actually build your body and be healthier in the end. Some of the players express delight for being part of the tournament, which has helped them to improve their lifestyle. I'm very happy. I'm a really excited player. I'm an indoor player but with the help of the tournaments we trained and to the glory of God, we were successful and victorious. And with the help of these, it's an opportunity for us to also come out and train, not just indoor alone but beach and to become greater players. Well, I feel happy playing for YMCA. I'm the Christian Association of Kaduna. And we came to actually, it was a great fight. In our lapses, so next edition, next year, we hope that we're going to work towards getting first position by next year. When I came to, we would go to my partner. And by next edition, when I play for YMCA again, I do better. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.