Gulf English School secondary students have been setting the pace at their multi-sport day and swimming gala at Aspire Dome. Secondary Boys competed in sprint, hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot putt and javelin while Secondary Girls participated in their annual Swimming Gala with races in freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke.
There were also a number of novelty events for the Boys with a speed bounce challenge, sack race and obstacle relay and for the Girls there were float races, ball games and hoop dive competitions, events that ensured that swimmers and non-swimmers could enjoy the day together.
In front of a packed auditorium, GES student Khaled Al Muhannadi received his certificate of scholarship for a full time place as an athlete at Aspire Academy.
Rebecca Cruickshank, PE Faculty Coordinator for GES Primary and Secondary Schools, said: “The opportunity and the experience offered by Aspire Academy is exceptional and reflects how much Qatar supports its young athletes. Integral to the vision and mission of GES is the desire to support the education and development of its students to reach their full potential and as such we embrace such opportunities for talented sports students provided in Qatar.”
After Qatar Basketball Federation extended the School Olympic Competition by establishing a new 3 –on-3 basketball development league for schools, GES U12’s team took part in one of the three groups in the league and won all six of their games to become Group Champions. Next they will vie for the top spot.The Peninsula
