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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