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24 Ashanti Schools Advance to Quarterfinals of 2026 Luv FM Vitamilk Primary Schools Quiz
Twenty-four basic schools in the Ashanti Region have progressed to the quarterfinal stage of the 2026 Luv FM Vitamilk Primary Schools Quiz after a competitive preliminary round.
The seventh edition of the competition, organised by Luv FM, began on February 23, 2026, with 36 primary schools from across the region participating.
Over several weeks, contestants demonstrated impressive academic ability and confidence as they competed in a series of preliminary contests to secure a place in the next stage.
In total, 24 teams qualified for the quarterfinals after emerging from 12 preliminary contests. Each contest featured three schools represented by two students who competed in three main rounds: a spelling bee, a general knowledge segment and a section focused on Ghanaian culture.
The final stage of each contest tested participants with five challenging questions, after which the lowest-scoring school was eliminated while the top two teams progressed.
The schools that have qualified for the quarterfinal stage include Divine Grace Preparatory School, God Reign Academy of Excellence, Peniel Academy, Unique Joy Academy, Manner International School, Jesus Power School, Jesus Grace Academy, Supreme Montessori School, Diamond Link Academy, Star House Educational Complex, Divine Mission Academy, Nightingale Educational Complex, Happy Royal International and Adventist Academy.
Others are Elysian International School, Dolphines School Complex, Jamasi Presby Primary, International English School, Aimil Community School, Precious International School, Ashanti Pride Educational Complex, Bosomtwe STEM Academy, Matta Devi School and Crossway Educational Complex.
Reigning champions Matta Devi School delivered a standout performance during the preliminary stage, recording the highest score of 59 points among the quarterfinalists.
The quarterfinal stage of the competition will be broadcast live on Joy Learning, Luv FM and across various social media platforms from 2:00 pm starting Monday, March 16, 2026.
The 2026 edition of the quiz is sponsored by several organisations, including Vitamilk, Cowbell, Twisco, Wintiz Special Gari Mix, Amansie Rural Bank Plc, Bigoo, Verna Mineral Water, Orion Sirus Publications, Best Brain Publications, Bright Future Publications, Ultimate Fashion, Royal Mental Arithmetic System (Royalmas) and Eselali Empire.
The competition continues to serve as a platform to promote academic excellence and healthy intellectual competition among primary school pupils across the Ashanti Region.
Sports
Antoine Semenyo Wins Premier League Player of the Month, Becomes Third Ghanaian to Achieve Honour
Manchester City attacker Antoine Semenyo has won the February EA SPORTS Player of the Month award, capping an impressive first full month at the club after joining from AFC Bournemouth in January.
It is the first time Semenyo has won the award, having recorded three goals and one assist across five appearances in the Premier League in February, netting against Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Leeds United.
“This is a brilliant moment for me. To win the Premier League Player of the Month award so soon after joining City is something I’ll never forget,” Semenyo said on Man City’s website after winning the award.
“My focus now is on continuing to improve and helping City to achieve the best possible results. We have so much to play for and I am really excited about this final period of the season.”
The Ghana international has made an immediate impact at his new club, impressing in numerous roles, including on both wings, as a forward and in midfield.
Semenyo is the first Man City player other than Erling Haaland to win the award since Raheem Sterling in December 2021. Haaland himself has won the award four times, most recently in September of this season.
Meanwhile, Semenyo becomes just the third Ghanaian to win the award, after Tony Yeboah (March and September 1995) for Leeds and Andre Ayew (August 2015) for Swansea City.
Desmond Amponsah launches Ghana Swimming Pathway to strengthen grassroots development
Swimming as part of aquatic sports in Ghana takes a positive twist following the introduction of Ghana Swimming Pathway project by Desmond Amponsah, the Project Lead and Interim Head of Ghana Swimming Coaches Association, with the goal dubbed, “Build Structure from Grassroots to Greatness in Ghana Swimming”.
The project, initiated in collaboration with Ghana Swimming Association (GSA), Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP), brought together several swim coaches (26) and young swimmers (22) to a two-day workshop at Achimota Senior High School on Saturday, March 7, 2026, and at University of Ghana Swimming Pool on Sunday, March 8, 2026, respectively.
Besides, the Ghana Swimming Pathway project began with series of education workshops, designed to introduce Ghanaian coaches to the principles of Long-Term Athlete Development and physical literacy.
These workshops attracted coaches from different clubs to discuss how swimming training in Ghana can move beyond early specialization and instead focus on the gradual development of skills, movement competence, and enjoyment of the sport.
These sessions, introduced coaches to concepts such as Active Start, Fundamentals, and Learn-to-Train, which emphasize age-appropriate training methods that support both performance and lifelong participation in sport.
The purpose of this initiative is to ensure every Under 12 swimmer enjoys being in the sport of swimming, and to gain support to sample through other sports as well.
Coaches are to be the drivers; driving the swimmers to their destination, and with the involvement of parents to ensure the athletes reach their full potential.
The program began with a pilot session and was first held online via Zoom on December 13, 2025.
Speaking to the media, Desmond Amponsah, GSP Project Lead said, “We are going to make sure every kid enjoys being in the sport of swimming, not just swimming but every sport you find yourself in.
“You make sure you enjoy it. Coaches are going to be the drive way; driving the swimmers to their destination, and we are also going to involve parents in this project to make sure that we all support the development of the athletes so they get to where they want to get to”.
Several swim clubs participated in this aquatic program which includes, African Sharks, Alraad Swim School, Ghana BlueFins Swim Club, Gh Dolphins, Jay Swim and Fitness Club, Legon Sharks, Marlins Swim Club, Swim Right, and Tema Seals.
Coaches have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to align their training methods with internationally recognized development models.
According to them, this program provides practical tools that can progressively improve the way young swimmers are trained in Ghana.
Meanwhile, Ghana is set to host the Africa Aquatics in May this year as over 40 African countries will arrive in the country to compete in several events at the Aquatic Complex in Borteyman, Accra.