From Gold Medals to Global Connections, Relive our 2026 WSG Journey Where Teamwork and Talent Took Centre Stage
World School Games 2026 in Doha, Qatar was a defining experience for St Cats; a powerful blend of elite competition, international exposure, and collective achievement. Across athletics, swimming, and football, our athletes delivered results to be proud of, while representing St. Catherine's with resilience, sportsmanship, and confidence on a truly global stage.
Before the games started, our student atheletes explored Doha’s cultural landmarks; from Souq Waqif and the Corniche to Katara Cultural Village and Lusail Marina. A special moment came with a visit to the Greek Embassy, where Ambassador Mr Christos Kapodistrias welcomed the teams and wished them well ahead of competition days.
Looking back, rather than isolated moments, what stood out most was the strength of the collective: multiple podium finishes, finals qualifications across age groups, and one team spirit running through every squad, every race, and every match.
Athletics | A Statement Performance
Athletics delivered some of our strongest results of the Games, culminating in an exceptional overall achievement.
U13 Athletics
🥇 Yannis A. — Gold, 400m
🥇 Yannis A. — Gold, 60m
🥇 Yannis L. — Gold, Javelin
🥇 Vasilia M. — Gold, 800m
Yuxi — Qualified for both 60m and 200m sprint finals
Erica — Stepped in at the last minute to compete strongly in the 800m
U11 Athletics
🥈 Achilleas C. — Silver, Long Jump
🥈 Nikolas K. — Silver, Nerf Throw
🥉 Alexandros P., Iakovos K., Nikolas K., Achilleas C. — Bronze, 4x200m Relay
Smaragda — Qualified for the 60m Sprint Final
U15 Athletics
🥇 Gold Medals
Arianna M. — 1st place, Hurdles
Arianna M. — 1st place, Long Jump
Nelly V. — 1st place, High Jump
Zenia G., Arianna M., Danae L., Menna K. — 1st place, Girls 4x200m Relay
🥈 Silver Medals
Aris T. — 2nd place, Triple Jump
Arianna M. — 2nd place, 200m
Aris T. — 2nd place, High Jump
Tassos S. — 2nd place, Shot Put
🥉 Bronze Medals
Aris T. — 3rd place, 400m
Niki P. — 3rd place, 400m
Pantelis Z. — 3rd place, Discus
Pantelis Z. — 3rd place, Javelin
Danae L. — 3rd place, Long Jump
Nicole T. — 3rd place, Discus
Nelly V., Niki P., Konstantinos T., Kyle S. — 3rd place, 4x200m Mixed Relay
Aris T., Tassos S., Pavlos G., Yianni B. — 3rd place, Boys 4x200m Relay
These results capped off an outstanding athletics campaign and played a key role in the U15 squad finishing 2nd overall across the entire World School Games — a remarkable collective achievement and a proud moment for the whole team.
Swimming | Depth, Determination, and more Podium Finishes
From individual races to relays, our swimmers delivered consistent performances across all age groups.
U15 Swimming
🥇 Snow — Gold, 50m Freestyle
🥇 Snow — Gold, 100m Individual Medley
🥉 Pandelis — Bronze, 50m Freestyle
🥇 Aris, Johann, Tassos & Pandelis — Gold, 4x50m Freestyle Relay
U13 Swimming
🥈 Eva G. — Silver, 50m Freestyle
🥉 Eva G. — Bronze, 50m Butterfly
🥈 Alexandra P. — Silver, 50m Breaststroke
🥈 Yanni A. — Silver, 50m Butterfly
🥉 Filippos D., Giannis F., Yanni A., Giannis L. — Bronze, 4x50m Freestyle Relay
🥉 Filippos D., Yanni A., Eva G., Alexandra P. — Bronze, 4x50m Freestyle Mixed Relay
U11 Swimming
Progressed to 8 finals overall
Individual breaststroke finals for Elianna A., Artemis A., and Nico B.
Five relay finals, with outstanding energy and commitment from every swimmer
Football | Grit, Growth, and Team Spirit
Our football teams competed fiercely across multiple age groups, showing determination and teamwork throughout demanding tournaments.
U15 Football
🥈 Girls — Silver Medalists after an impressive run to the final
Boys — 6th Place Overall
U13 Football
Girls — 9th Place
Boys — 15th Place
U11 Football
Boys — 7th Place out of 21 teams
Girls — 14th Place out of 21 teams
Standout moments included a composed first penalty shoot-out from Zoe, and MVP nominations for Nikolaos K. and Nicholas B. for their scoring performances
Moments That Made the Journey Special
Between medals and matches, the team also celebrated three birthdays in Doha. Sophie, Ioanna, and Vasilis marked their special day surrounded by teammates, with cake, singing, and plenty of smiles, a perfect reminder of the friendships and shared memories at the heart of the World School Games experience.
World School Games 2026 was more than a competition, it was a statement of excellence, unity, and pride.
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