BBS PIKP SWIMMERS DIVE TO VICTORY IN SWA CUP

With dedication, hard work and passion, four BBS PIKP swimmers clinched victory at the highly anticipated swimming competition during the Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) Cup held on 04 November 2023.

On 08 November 2023, the school congratulated the following victors for unlocking a new milestone in their chosen Co-Curricular Activity (CCA):

• Lin Rui Xi also known as Vanya (P4 Self-Control) – 4th place in 25m freestyle and 3rd place in 25m Breaststroke
• Nathan Walla (P4 Self-Control) – 7th place in 25m freestyle and 5th place in 25m Breaststroke
• Jeslyn Cheryl Tija (P3 Initiative) – 5th place in 25m Freestyle and 4th place in 25m Breaststroke
• Ding Hong Ji also known as Daniel (P3 Initiative) – 12th place in freestyle and 10th place in 25 m Breaststroke

Vanya was given a medal by the SWA for ranking third in the 25m Breaststroke.

Miss Afifah, the players’ coach, said that all of them managed to surpass their personal best times during the swimming competition.

A personal best time in swimming refers to the fastest time that a swimmer has achieved in a specific event or rehearsal. It is used to measure an individual swimmer’s current performance; and is used as a benchmark to track progress, set goals and assess improvements in their skills and abilities.

According to Miss Afifah, these four students had been chosen to participate in the said competition because they continued to demonstrate potential and passion for swimming during their CCA time.

Recognizing the role of parents as a key factor in every young athlete’s success, Miss Afifah expressed gratitude to the parents of these four students for their unwavering support. She added that parental encouragement and involvement are instrumental in the athletes’ journey.

As these winners celebrate this achievement, Miss Afifah is already looking ahead, setting new goals and challenges not only for the four of them but for all the students who are currently signed up for swimming for this academic year.

In BBS PIKP, swimming is included as one of the CCAs along with basketball, soccer, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, Digital Arts, Dance, Debate Club and Board Games.

This initiative is aimed at providing the students with a holistic education, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on physical fitness and personal development.