At YCIS, sport is not reserved for a select few.

From PE lessons and House events to CCAs and varsity training, right through to international competitions like SISAC, ACAMIS, and FOBISIA, students of all ages, abilities, and interests can find their place.

Some try a sport for the first time; others discover a passion through a single challenge; and some take their first steps on the school pitch and go on to represent us on a much bigger stage.

For us, sport is not just about producing elite athletes. It is about helping every student find joy, build confidence, and grow.

Levona, a member of the Class of 2025 and vice-captain of the D1 volleyball team, never saw herself as a "sporty" child. But, encouraged by her teachers and friends, she decided to give it a go.

Over the past year, our students have competed in football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, athletics, ultimate frisbee, and triathlon.

In tournaments such as ACAMIS, SISAC, and the YCYW School Games, they have continually pushed their boundaries and earned collective pride.

Pudong Campus

ACAMIS Boys' and Girls' Football: Champions

ACAMIS Girls' Basketball: Champions

ACAMIS Girls' Volleyball: Third Place

Five senior teams progressed to SISAC Tier 1

ACAMIS Swimming: Two new tournament records broken; Jun Kai (Year 13) won three golds and one silver

ACAMIS Ultimate Frisbee: Runners-up

Puxi Campus

ACAMIS Boys' Basketball: Champions

ACAMIS Girls' Basketball: Runners-up

ACAMIS Girls' Volleyball: Third Place

ACAMIS Girls' Football: Third Place

YCYW School Games: Third Overall

Multiple podium finishes for staff and students in triathlon events

Notably, our triathlon programme has grown from just two participating teachers into a community initiative involving around 50 students, alongside numerous parents and staff.

Alongside this, we partner with professional bodies to provide high-quality coaching, ensuring continuous development for students of all ages.

Medals and results are worth celebrating, but the most memorable moments often happen beyond the scoreboard.

Sport isn't just about match day.

It lives on the bustling pitches at lunchtime; in the floodlit sports hall after school; in the cheers echoing during House competitions; and on the journeys to ACAMIS and SISAC fixtures.

For many of our students, sport offers far more than just results.

The World Cup will eventually come to an end.

The cheers will fade, and new legends will be written.

But here at YCIS Shanghai, our belief in the power of sport remains steadfast.

Because what is truly valuable isn't just the trophies or the scorelines.

It is the chance, found in every sprint, pass, leap, and cheer, for every child to discover a passion, test their limits, and move forward side by side with others.