Pakistani students sweep contests in Oman

LAHORE :Pakistani students beat other participants from Malaysia, Oman, the Philippines and Thailand in a brilliant show of talent and sporting prowess during the Beaconhouse International Student Convention 2018 (BISC 2018) at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman.

According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, the second and final day of BISC 2018 continued with the same passion and vigour that was exhibited when it had begun with the spirit of competitiveness and sportsman spirit reigning supreme. Over 200 Beaconhouse students from five countries gave their best performances in a host of activities and competitions from various spheres of learning ranging from sports and athletics to science, technology, the visual and performing arts and filmmaking. Through the competitions, the convention encouraged the participants to develop their teamwork, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all under the ambit of the 21st century learning. BISC 2018 provided Beaconhouse students with a chance to be on the global stage to promote the noble cause of learning. The students from Pakistan gave a brilliant performance by winning most of the competitions to come out on top over all. The first position in BISC Biennale (art competition) BISC Exploratorium (science project competition), BISC Film Festival and BISCLICK (photography competition) all went to Pakistan.

Similarly, in the sports arena, Pakistani students secured first position in Futsal Boys, Futsal Girls, Table Tennis, Basketball Girls, Swimming Girls and all athletics competitions. Beaconhouse Chairperson Mrs Nasreen Kasuri, the ambassadors from Malaysia and Pakistan, Oman government officials and other foreign dignitaries were also present at the event. A special thanks was extended to the Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman, for their support and endorsement in hosting the largest international student convention in Oman. The event was streamed live worldwide on beaconhouse.net/BISC so that those in their home countries could take part in the excitement and fun with their loved ones. The BISC 2018 finally drew to a close with a magnificent closing ceremony.