Be the best of yourself

When a badminton racket slices through the heated air of the gym, when students chase the ball across the sunlit football field, when a basketball swishes cleanly through the net — the cheers, sweat, and celebration together form our most vivid memories of youth and sport.

On October 24, the GHA 2025 Sports Carnival came to a perfect close.

From the courts to the track, from individual strength to team spirit, every student gave their all — showing courage, discipline, and the unyielding drive that defines growing up.

Ball games are always the most popular at Guanghua Academy.

Every serve, every pass, every shout of “Over here!” or “I’ve got it!” creates a rhythm of teamwork — whether on the basketball court, football field, or badminton court.

In football, the younger teams achieved a breakthrough victory, turning solo plays into seamless teamwork.

“I used to want to solve everything on my own,” admitted Hu Zhe, the tournament’s top scorer. “But when I was exhausted, I realized — teamwork changes everything.”

The basketball tournament adopted a knockout format that led to fiery matchups: Grade 12 vs Grade 10, Grade 9 vs Grade 11. After fierce competition, the Grade 12 team emerged as the undisputed champion, claiming the title with dominance and composure.

In badminton, last year’s finalists — Zhang Bohan and Sun Liangxi — met again in a 50-minute rematch worthy of a movie. Every point was a battle of endurance and skill. When the final shuttle landed, both players collapsed from exhaustion, but also from pride. This time, Sun Liangxi completed his “revenge” and claimed the crown.

At Guanghua, sports are not just about winning — they build character.The autumn track was alive with both competition and camaraderie.From the explosive sprints of the 100m and 200m, to the endurance challenges of the 800m, from synchronized teamwork in the 3×100m relay, to the elegant arcs of shot puts, high jumps, and long jumps — every race and leap reflected resilience and joy.

Among the many shining moments, G10-3 student Zhang Dihan stood out. Before running the tense 200m final, he had already completed a 5km warm-up. When asked why, he said, “It's not just physical — it's mental training for willpower.”

The 5K Dream Run, open to all grades and teachers, became a journey of persistence and unity. It wasn't just a race — it was a lesson in focus, balance, and inner strength. Each runner found their rhythm, learning to keep going through fatigue and challenge. Together, they turned the track into a shared memory of effort, encouragement, and growth.

In the team events — from the long rope skipping challenge that demanded perfect rhythm, to the tug-of-war where power met teamwork, and the hilarious “Rolling the Giant Ball” race that tested coordination — students and teachers alike gave their all for a shared goal.

Every shout of encouragement, every synchronized motion turned individual effort into collective triumph.
In those moments, the true brilliance of teamwork shone through — the joy of striving side by side.

At Guanghua Academy, sports are not limited to tournaments — they are woven into the school's DNA.
Our lacrosse team spends countless hours mastering tactics and teamwork; our rowing athletes glide rhythmically across the water, every stroke fueled by perseverance. Even in indoor rowing training, they push to the limit — sometimes finishing too tired to stand, but fulfilled by effort.

In PE classes and clubs, students explore new passions — basketball, football, jump rope, running — expressing youthful energy through movement and play.

The most beautiful part of the Sports Carnival isn't just the athletes — it's everyone who makes the moment matter.The principal cheering with enthusiasm, classmates applauding with pride, volunteers quietly recording every highlight — together they form the heartbeat of our community.

When was the last time you sang or laughed while running? If you only chase victory, you may miss the joy along the way.

The true essence of sport lies in the wind against your face as you run, in the helping hand of a teammate when you're tired, and in the stronger, braver version of yourself that emerges with every step.

At Guanghua Academy, the race never truly ends — it simply grows with us.