GES cancels pillow fight in schools; Here is Why

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has decided to put on hold the introduction of tug-of-war and pillow fights as sports in second-cycle schools.

GES Introduce Tug of War and Pillow Fight in Basic and Second cycle Schools

The GES had earlier approved the request from the Tug of War and Pillow Fight Federation to introduce the sports in second-cycle schools.

However, some stakeholders have raised concerns about the safety of participants, despite assurances that safety measures would be put in place.

The stakeholders have argued that the new sports, if introduced in schools, would lead to injuries to students.

Some even asked GES to add Bed for the Students upon the approval.

After carefully considering the concerns raised by stakeholders, the GES has decided to revoke its approval.

The GES has communicated this decision to the Tug of War and Pillow Fight Federation in a letter, and has also instructed Directors of Education and heads of secondary schools nationwide to adhere to the suspension notice.

Background About Pillow fight and Tug of War

Tug of War and Pillow Fight