Bangkok--4 Jul--Singapore International School of Bangkok
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BANGKOK GYMNASTICS STAR WINS BIG AT THE 14TH SINGAPORE OPEN GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Arisa Tanthathoedtham, 14, a Year 9 student from Singapore International School of Bangkok (SISB), won in several events at the 14th Singapore Open Gymnastics Championships. Arisa won gold medals in the Individual All-round, Clubs and Ribbon competitions, and also added a bronze medal in the Ball competition of the Rhythmic Gymnastics category (International Junior).
Arisa said: "When I first saw my competitors, I was really worried. I was the only Thai national gymnast there and there were so many tall and strong gymnasts from other countries. My coach encouraged me and motivated me. I was very happy to bring home the medals."
The national team gymnast, who also trains at SISB, is an SISB Sports Scholarship holder. The SISB sports scholarship supports students who are talented in sports to pursue their dreams while studying at SISB.
"Thank you SISB for supporting and helping me strike a balance between Rhythmic Gymnastics and studies. It allows me to focus and aspire towards higher and international levels in Rhythmic Gymnastics. I am still able to study hard and explore different academic interests at SISB at the same time. I am honoured to represent Thailand and SISB at national and international competitions, and I'm proud to be an SISB sports scholar," said Arisa.
The 14th Singapore Open Gymnastics Championships, which took place from June 2nd to 25th, were participated by more than 700 gymnasts from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam across the four disciplines of gymnastics: Women's Artistic, Men's Artistic, Trampoline & Rhythmic.
The International Junior and Senior categories are sanctioned by the International Federation de Gymnastique (FIG), which stipulates that participating gymnasts must be entered by their country and represent their federation. The championships provide a platform for gymnasts around the world to gain competition experience and exposure.