Gymnastics Invitational

Gymnastics Invitational

By William Preston Gymnastics Academy Coordinator, Bangkok Patana School

On Saturday 28th November – Sunday 29th November, The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) hosted its annual FOBISIA GYMNASTICS COMPETITION at Bangkok Patana School.

322 students, from 7 International Schools, participated in this amazing celebration of gymnastics. FOBISIA Gymnastics directly corresponds to Bangkok Patana’s Mission; to ensure that students of different nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British international community.

COVID-19 meant we needed to approach the competition a bit differently this year. Participants' safety remained our top priority and all coaches and athletes had to enter via a temperature scanner, use hand sanitiser and masks were worn when athletes weren’t active.

As parents of visiting athletes were not permitted on Bangkok Patana’s Campus, we livestreamed the whole two-day event.

The gymnastics skills on display were truly dazzling and awe-inspiring. The routines performed took months and months of practicing and refining. Every team from every school performed exceptionally well. The team spirit and sportsmanship throughout the weekend was exemplary with all the other schools cheering each other on.

We look forward to the opportunity of hosting FOBISIA Gymnastics again.