The British School Kuwait of was delighted to organise and host the annual U13 BSME Games from Thursday 15 January – Saturday 17 January 2015. British schools travelled from Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and within Kuwait to compete at the event, with 300 students representing 12 schools for a weekend of sport, competition and fun.
After international schools arrived on Wednesday 14 January, local schools greeted them on day one of the competition at the Kuwait Athletics Association stadium, Kaifan, on Thursday. Fantastic athletic performances were on show, with schools selecting their best students to represent them in these prestigious games. Schools were also invited to take part in a CrossFit session provided by CrossFit BSK, and were put through their paces by one of the only affiliated CrossFit schools in Asia.
After the sport was completed on day 1, students were treated to a visit to Kuwait’s most popular and famous mall, the Avenues, allowing for relaxation time and friendships to form.
Results
1. The English School, Kuwait
2. British International School Jeddah
3. St Christopher's School, Bahrain
On day 2, schools competed in basketball (at BSK) and netball (hosted by The English School, TES). Once again, the standard of play was excellent and despite an unexpected hail storm, performances thrilled the on looking crowds and stretched nerves to breaking point. In the evening there was the chance to mingle once again at a BBQ hosted by headline sponsor Moevenpick Al Bida’a.
Basketball Results
1. The English School, Kuwait
2. British International School Jeddah
3. Kuwiat English School
Netball Results
1. The English School, Kuwait
2. British International School
3. Brighton College, Abu Dhabi
Boys’ and girls’ football was the theme on the final day. In keeping with their efforts earlier in the weekend, students put on another superb show, with some vigorous and skillful football being played.
Girls Football Results
1. St Christopher's School, Bahrain
2. British International School Jeddah
3. Brighton College, Abu Dhabi
Boys Football Results
1. St Christopher's School, Bahrain
2. The English School, Kuwiat
3. British International School Cairo
Weekend highlights were captured by Trans World Soccer, who uploaded some terrific footage and made sure all students, including those from the winning school, The English School, went away with some well recorded memories. Before final goodbyes were delivered, there was the Gala Lunch, where the successes were celebrated, but more importantly, friendships secured for all students and staff involved.
1. The English School, Kuwait
2. St Christopher's School, Bahrain
3. British International School Jeddah
