ICS Addis, says, “The event as student athletes as they a dinner ceremony for all
a whole was great. Though we interacted and shared participants, a local circus group
ranked third, we were really experiences with other presented incredible gymnastic
proud of our achievements, participants from Africa. “I have and athletic performances.
and whatever we lacked, the been to ISSEA Track and Field “Hundreds of people were
girls team were there to fill.” multiple times,” says Travis, a involved in this event in various
student athlete representing roles. I hope they know they
There was a lot to take ICS, “reconnecting with friends are appreciated and that
away from ISSEA Track and who used to go to ICS as well events of this magnitude just
Field 2018. From the lively as making new connections can’t occur without the whole
interactions among the and friendships has always school community supporting
students to the resilience of the been my favorite part of it. Everyone involved should be
athletes to the cheering crowd very proud of what ICS achieved
the event.
that came out to support their
that week.” Mick Cooper,
favorites, the event was one When the competition ended
that symbolized everything on Saturday 27 October, ICS
that sports and community Addis ranked 1st in boys’ and
stand for. “The atmosphere and girls’ combined results while
everything about ISSEA was AIS Johannesburg and AIS
brilliant,” Louise, parent. Mozambique ranked 2nd
and 3rd.
ISSEA Track and Field was
particularly special for the
The event concluded with
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Athletics and Activities Director.