School sports competitions such as Interco have in recent times been associated with incidents of violence and misconduct among students.
But Pinkberry Ghana CEO, Dr. Kobbina Tuyee Awuah, says the focus is being lost, with students missing the real value the platform is meant to offer.
Speaking on The Career Trail Season 4 on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, he reflected on his time at Opoku Ware Senior High School, where Interco was a defining experience.
He described the competition as intense but healthy, built on rivalry and respect between schools.
“There was healthy rivalry during Interco. It was fantastic,” he noted.
According to him, beyond the competition, Interco created relationships that have lasted into his adult life.
“Although Prempeh College was our rival because I attended Opoku Ware, I made a lot of good friends from Prempeh during Interco. And now, some of my board members are from Prempeh,” he said.
“I made so many good friends from Kumasi High and other schools too. Even one of my lawyers went to Yaa Asantewaa. I met her during Interco” he added.
Dr. Awuah stressed that Interco was never meant to be reduced to rivalry or conflict, but to build connections and shared experiences among students.
He is therefore encouraging students to shift their focus and use such competitions to build relationships, discipline, and future opportunities instead of violence.
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