On Tuesday, 14^th of October S.E.K. International School Qatar (SEK) initiated its’ participation on Qatar United English Speaking Schools (QUESS), a secondary sports competition programme. Accompanied by Mr. Eduardo Cary, the U14 Boys travelled to Doha College for their first U14 Football match played against a more experienced host team. Despite losing 6-0 goals to Doha College, the match was lively, and the SEK boys felt enthusiastic throughout their debut.

The following day, Wednesday 15^th, saw a small crowd of 21 SEK members travelling to Newton International School for the second U14 Football match. Led by Ms. Paula Rego, Ms. Dalila Rodrigues, and Mr. Paul Vaughan, the eighteen young and enthusiastic students showed perseverance. During the first half of the match when already losing by 3-0 the boys achieved a motivational turning point when player Omar Awad scored a great goal (one the picture). The team played well showing some good football skills, which were highlighted by the 4 fantastic goals from striker João Aleixo who individually demonstrated incredible ball control. The match was resumed with Newton International School eventually winning 9-5.

U14 Boys’ Football squad: Adel Amer; Adrián García; Ahmed Hassan; Alejandro Tebar; Awab Abuagla; Azhar Iqbal; Gerard Cano; Gorken Aris; Isaac Miller; João Aleixo; Mahmoud Ladki; Mark Elsonbaly; Mohammad Gharaibeh; Mohammed Ladki; Nicolas Montesinos; Omar Awad; Oscar Morrondo; Saif Ghoraibeh; Suhayb Abuagla.

This is the first academic year SEK Qatar is taking part in QUESS competitions. This year, SEK is competing in the Girls’ Athletics; U12 Girls’ Basketball; U12 Girls’ Football; U13 Girls’ Football; Boys’ Athletics; U14 Boys’ Basketball; U12 Boys’ Football; U14 Boys’ Football, U12 Boys’ Rugby, and U13 Boys’ Tag Rugby.

The P.E. team is excited to be part of QUESS, and would like to wish all the best to all SEK Qatar students on their tournaments.