06 March, 2026

U13 Lionhearts shine at the 2026 FOBISIA Games

Our U13 Lionhearts delivered an exceptional three-day performance at the 2026 FOBISIA Games, showcasing determination, teamwork, and remarkable sporting talent across Athletics, Swimming, Football, and Basketball.

From the first race on Day 1 to the final whistle of Day 3, the team represented the school with pride and outstanding sportsmanship.

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Day 1 – Athletics: A powerful start

The Lionhearts opened the Games with a series of excellent results in the Athletics competition, collecting medals across multiple events and setting numerous personal bests.

Sprint highlights

Trung Lam – Gold, 100m A
Duc Hung – Gold, 100m B; Silver, 200m B
The Bao – Gold, 200m A

Middle-Distance performances

Minh Nguyen – Silver, 800m A
Giang Nam – Silver, 1500m B
Strong runs from Hai Nam and Truong Giang

Relay success

4×100m A Team (Sun Woo, Giang Nam, Truong Giang, Duc Hung) – Gold
4×100m B Team (Trung Giang, Giang Nam, Joohoo, Gia Long) – Gold

Field event achievements

Throwing

Minh Duc – Silver, Javelin A
Tyler (The Bao) – Silver, Shot Put B

Jumping

Duc Hung Dinh – Gold, Long Jump A
Trung Lam – Gold, Triple Jump A
Khai An – Gold, Triple Jump B

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Day 1 – Swimming: Strength in the pool

The momentum continued into the afternoon as the Lionhearts produced another series of strong performances in swimming.

Gold Medal Moments

Hai Nam – Boys B 25m Freestyle
Dohyun – Boys A 25m Breaststroke

Silver Medal Relay

Boys B 4×25m Freestyle Relay (Giang Nam, Sunwoo, Duc Hung, Minh Duc)

Bronze Medal Relays

Boys B 4×25m Medley Relay
Boys A 4×25m Freestyle Relay

Top-Four Finishes

Boys A 4×25m Medley Relay – 4th
The Bao – 4th, Boys A 25m Freestyle
Duc Hung – 4th, Boys B 25m Backstroke

Many swimmers also achieved top-eight placements across individual events, demonstrating resilience after a demanding morning.

Day 2 – Football: FOBISIA Runners-Up

Day 2 brought an inspiring football campaign, culminating in the Lionhearts reaching the FOBISIA Final and finishing as Runners-Up after a dramatic penalty shootout.

Group Stage

vs Sri KDU – 1–1 (Goal: Duc Hung)
vs Brighton College Singapore – 2–0 (Goals: Minh Duc, Minh)
vs Regents Bangkok – 1–1 (Goal: Minh Nguyen)

Semi-Final

vs Dulwich Suzhou – 2–1 win
(Goals: Truong Giang, Minh Nguyen)

Final

vs Regents Bangkok – 0–0 (lost 3–1 on penalties)

Football MVP

Tuan Kiet, Goalkeeper – outstanding saves and a clean sheet in the final.

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Day 3 – Basketball: Bronze Medal Success

The Lionhearts concluded the Games with a strong performance in the Basketball competition, securing third place overall.

Group Stage Dominance

vs Sri KDU – 15–0 win
vs Network International – 23–3 win
vs Brighton College Bangkok – 26–6 win

Semi-Final

vs BVIS – 16–20 loss (a narrow and hard-fought match)

Bronze Medal Play-Off

vs Network International – 23–13 win

Basketball MVP

Minh Nguyen – top scorer and a consistent leader throughout the tournament.

A tournament to remember

Across three exciting days of competition, the U13 Lionhearts demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience. They earned athletics medals across multiple disciplines, achieved podium finishes in the pool, secured the FOBISIA Football Runners-Up trophy, and added a Basketball Bronze Medal to their achievements.

Most importantly, the team displayed unity, sportsmanship, and school pride in every event. Their commitment, teamwork, and positive spirit made this an unforgettable FOBISIA journey, one that every Lionheart should be incredibly proud of.