2019 Gymnastics Invitational Hosted at Harrow By Natalie Greenidge, Head of Gymnastics Academy, Harrow International School, Bangkok
The Gymnastics Invitational was co-hosted by Harrow International School, Bangkok and The British School Manila, in Bangkok, Thailand, between 19 - 20 January, 2019. It was an absolute pleasure to host the FOBISIA Gymnastics Invitational at Harrow International School Bangkok (Harrow Bangkok) for the third year running. With a breaking record of 548 Gymnasts from 19 different schools competing, it was great to see the participation levels on the rise with the standard of performance improving year-on-year. Harrow Bangkok’s Level 2 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Senior team won 1st place overall with the Junior team achieving 3rd overall. For the first time ever Harrow Bangkok managed to secure 1st – 5th positions in the allaround apparatus category with many medals achieved for the individual apparatus. Special mentions to Jan S, Pink L and Grace O for winning top 3 at a level against over 80 Gymnasts. At level 4, Alyssa H achieved 2nd place overall with a 1st place on the uneven bars and 3rd place on the balance beam. Harrow Bangkok’s Men's Artistic Gymnastics team won various medal positions on a number of apparatus with Domi W winning 2nd place overall and Alfie J securing 3rd place overall. A Fantastic achievement!!! All teams showed excellent preparation for the event in order to achieve the best they could. Their efforts impressively remained high throughout the whole competition, competing with high professionalism and team spirit. A big thank you to all involved; we look forward to next year!
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THE FOBISIAN: February 2019, Term 2, Issue 29