Kings’ School Al Barsha to host BSME Games

Dubai: Kings’ School Al Barsha will host the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) Under-11 Games from March 1-3.

A record 15 schools from across the region will take part in the multi-sport event, which includes; football, netball, basketball, athletics and swimming.

“It’s both an honour and a privilege to host this year’s prestigious event,” said King’s School Al Barsha director Alan Williamson.

“Competitive sport plays a vital role in developing rounded and healthy students. We believe passionately at Kings’ that students should be effective contributors and confident individuals, and both of these capacities are developed through sports.

“We also believe that recognising and celebrating excellence, whether it be in sports, the arts or academic fields, is a great way to inspire and motivate all students. The BSME Games represent a selection of the very best young athletes in the Middle East, and this should inspire all students, no matter where they’re from, to strive for excellence.”

As part of the hosting the school will also align itself with Camps International, a social enterprise dedicated to bringing about positive change in rural communities around the world. Together they have launched an initiative to produce more than 1,000 footballs for disadvantaged kids in remote parts of Africa and Asia and as part of the tie-up Camps International will help raise awareness among students about the importance of long-term sustainable change in communities, the environment and wildlife. Camps International will provide competitors with trophies made out of flip-flops and certificates with frames made from sustainable wood. Goodie-bags will also include bracelets made by women from rural communities around the world.

This will be the second BSME tournament hosted by the Kings’ family after the BSME Under-11 netball took part in Kings’ Dubai last year.