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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 17 Athletics and Activities Director.