Forty Year 5 and Year 6 students (20 boys and 20 girls) recently represented Bangkok Patana School at the FOBISIA U11 Games, held at Pattana Sports Resort. Across five unforgettable days of Athletics, Swimming, Football and Tee-Ball competition, our students demonstrated outstanding commitment, teamwork and our famous Tiger spirit while competing against some of the strongest international schools in the region.

While there were many impressive performances and achievements throughout the week, what stood out most was the incredible character shown by our students. Whether competing on the field, in the pool, or cheering from the sidelines, the support students gave one another was fantastic to see. It was inspiring to see teams coming together to encourage and celebrate each other’s successes, even when they were not competing themselves.

The Games produced some outstanding results for Bangkok Patana. Our swimmers were crowned FOBISIA Swimming Champions, finishing 1st overall and breaking seven FOBISIA records along the way.

• Nico Matijasevich – Boys’ 25m Butterfly (14.69)
• Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girls’ 25m Butterfly (14.82) 
• Navy Chaturachinda – Boys’ 50m Breaststroke (38.43)
• Nisa Bhuridej, Worawaran Boonsong, Alyse Srisa-an, Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girls’ 4x50m Medley Relay (2:25.75)
• Nisa Bhuridej, Worawaran Boonsong, Alyse Srisa-an, Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girl’s’ 4x50m Freestyle Relay (2:11.68) 
• Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girls’ 100m Individual Medley (1:16.44)
• Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girls’ 50m Freestyle (29.56)

In Athletics, we finished 4th overall, with students breaking five BPS Track & Field records, see below:

• Punn Bhirombhakdi – Year 5 Boys’ 200m (32.50)
• Angie De Jesus – Year 5 Girls’ 200m (34.39)
• Nico Matijasevich – Year 6 Boys’ 200m (29.59)
• Nico Matijasevich – Year 6 Boys’ 800m (2:39.51)
• Worawaran Boonsong – Year 6 Girls’ 200m (31.73)

Across all sports, the Tigers returned home with an incredible medal haul of 42 Gold, 33 Silver and 35 Bronze medals, reflecting the hard work and dedication shown by students throughout their preparation and competition.

Beyond the competition itself, FOBISIA provided students with a unique opportunity to travel, live, and compete together as one team. Through shared experiences, students developed friendships, independence and resilience while testing themselves against some of the best young athletes from international schools across Asia.

On returning to school, students came together for a FOBISIA celebration party where they enjoyed a quiz, watched highlights from the Games, and reflected on their favourite moments. Special FOBISIA Tiger mascots and T-shirts were presented to students who consistently demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and support for others throughout the week.

As exciting as the medals and records were, the greatest success of the FOBISIA Games for me was the experience itself. The friendships formed, challenges overcome, and memories created are what will stay with students long after the results have been forgotten.

A huge thank you goes to all students, staff, coaches and parents who helped make FOBISIA 2026 such a memorable experience. We are incredibly proud of the way our Tigers represented Bangkok Patana School both on and off the field.

Let’s Go Tigers! 🐯

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”