DRAGON SPORTS

“The pure ferocity of one-on-one battle may make tennis the hardest sport out there, but at HKIS, we work as a team." —Darren Yang, Tennis

"Running gives me time to dedicate to myself, reflect, and have a space to push my limits. I run because it makes me feel confident." — Alessandra Sinibaldi, Cross Country

"Each quarter in a game, we imagine that the score resets to 0-0. It gives us four chances to prove to one another how badly we want to succeed. We play to bring out the best in one another, where each pass and shot is evidence of our shared goal."—Bianca Garcia, Netball

"You and your opponent want the same thing. The only thing that matters is who works the hardest for it. Countless hours are put into practice just to run a second or two faster. But it’s that determination that we have that makes us so special." — Adrian Lee, Track & Field

"I love table tennis because there is so much more to the sport than meets the eye. It isn’t just a sport that engages your athletic abilities, but also equally requires you to engage your brain in strategizing gameplay." —Tanya Deshpande, Table Tennis

"One thing I will always remember my coach saying to me in my final APAC game is, "Don't be afraid of the moment." This will stay with me through life as I can apply it to taking risks and trusting myself in my future endeavors." —India Soranson Way, Rugby

"Sport teaches people tenacity and not to be swayed by others. This is what makes a player passionate and committed." —Nikki Chen, Basketball

“You don’t have to be born with natural talent to succeed at a sport. A person who puts in the effort and maintains a positive attitude is a better athlete than a gifted athlete who doesn’t work hard.” — Melanie Chan, Badminton