International Competitions

Rising Japanese swimming star Tatsuya Murasa delivered a record-breaking performance at the 47th National JOC Spring Swimming Championships in Tokyo. Just two days after turning 18, Murasa dominated the short course meters (SCM) 200 freestyle, winning gold with a blistering 1:41.47. His time shattered his own previous high school national record of 1:42.14, set last October, and put him just 0.33 seconds shy of the overall Japanese SCM record.

Students from Camarines Sur National High School (CSNHS) showcased Filipino talent on the global stage at the First Yogyakarta International Dance Carnival in Indonesia. Competing against teams from South Africa, India, South Korea, Colombia, and Indonesia, the group won the championship title in the street dance category and secured a 2nd runner-up finish in folk dance. Their performance highlighted Bicolano culture and devotion to Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia, earning praise for their precision and artistry.

China’s girls' basketball team secured the 2024 ISF World School Basketball Championship title with a thrilling 72-65 victory over France in Macao. Overcoming an early deficit, China rallied in the second quarter to take a halftime lead and never looked back. Led by captain Hu Ruiyan’s 19-point performance, the team showcased resilience and skill to claim the prestigious international title.