{"id":221374,"date":"2025-07-21T13:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T13:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/?p=221374"},"modified":"2025-07-21T13:28:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T13:28:34","slug":"np-sl-limited-sponsors-third-inter-sec-school-squash-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/2025\/07\/21\/np-sl-limited-sponsors-third-inter-sec-school-squash-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"NP (SL) Limited Sponsors Third Inter-Sec School Squash Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221375 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-11.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">In collaboration with the Sierra Leone Squash Association (SLSA), NP Sierra Leone Limited has proudly organised the third edition of the Inter-Secondary School Squash Competition at the St. Edwards Senior Secondary School in Freetown.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221378 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-8.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The two-day tournament featured schools in the Western Area, including the Sierra Leone Grammar School, Services Secondary School, Methodist Girls High School, the Annie Walsh Memorial School, Prince of Wales Secondary School, and Lebanese School.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Speaking on behalf of the Company, Communications Manager, Dr Williette James, expressed utmost gratitude to participants (school pupils) and partners for a successful competition. \u201cOur commitment is to keep Squash sport alive, reward excellence and ensure that it thrives across Sierra Leone. If we do not sponsor Squash, the sport may phase out in Sierra Leone. We believe in its value not just as a competitive sport, but as a full-body exercise that promotes health and youth engagement.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221376 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-10.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Dr. Williette James also highlighted NP (SL) Ltd.\u2019s significant contribution to the sport through the construction of Squash facilities in Freetown and Bo. She encouraged the pupils to dedicate themselves to the game, viewing it as an opportunity to reap the rewards of their hard work and talent.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_0498-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_0498-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_0498-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_0498-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_0498-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_0498-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_0498-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Bassem Mohamed, President of the Sierra Leone Squash Association, emphasised the SLSA\u2019s commitment to developing Squash, both locally and internationally. \u201cSLSA currently works with 15 secondary schools, and we plan to expand our reach by including more schools next year. We have been working tirelessly for the game to be played both locally and internationally. We are proud that the National Squash Board is now a recognised member of the National Olympic Committee, the National Sports Authority, and the Squash Federation of Africa.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The President thanked NP (SL) Ltd. for its consistent support of the Inter-Secondary School Squash Competition over the years.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Designed to cater to pupils at every level, the competition covered age categories under 12, 14, 16 and 18 for both male and female participants. Along with trophies, the winners in first, second and third places walked home with cash prizes, including Nle2,000, Nle1,500 and Nle1,000.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221385 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-Copy.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-Copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-Copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">For the Under 12 category, Chino Mansaray of Blossom Academy and Mohamed Salab of the Lebanese International School emerged winners for boys and girls categories, respectively. For Under 14, Hajaratu Mansaray of the Freetown Secondary School for Girls, and Peter B.L. Conteh of the W.A.M Collegiate School emerged winners. For Under 16, Isatu Mansaray of the Methodist Girls High School and Mohamed Darwish of the Lebanese International School emerged winners. Lastly, Aleen Fofanah of Vine Memorial Secondary School and Michael Koroma of the Sierra Leone Grammar School emerged winners of the Under 18 category.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221383 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-3.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3SQ-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">NP (SL) Limited remains committed to popularising Squash sport. The Company is also motivated by the aspiration to foster a squash-playing culture in schools and universities throughout the country. The aim is to create an environment where pupils can develop their sporting skills. This is why the Company has constructed squash courts at Sierra Leone Grammar School, St. Edwards Senior Secondary School, Bo Secondary School, Fourah Bay College, and most recently, at the Myohuang Officers\u2019 Mess.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In collaboration with the Sierra Leone Squash Association (SLSA), NP Sierra Leone Limited has proudly organised the third edition of the Inter-Secondary School Squash Competition at the St. Edwards Senior Secondary School in Freetown. The two-day tournament featured schools in the Western Area, including the Sierra Leone Grammar School, Services Secondary School, Methodist Girls High [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csbAdvScrollBarCursor":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,6,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-221374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-photos","category-safety-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=221374"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221374\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":221390,"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221374\/revisions\/221390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=221374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=221374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/npgroup-ltd.com\/sierraleone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=221374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}