The 20th edition of the BISP Soccer 7s, one of the largest school-based football tournaments in Asia, the Middle East and Oceania, will take place on Nov 22 and 23, welcoming teams from international schools all across the region to the Koh Kaew campus.
There will be two days of exciting football action on both the Friday and Saturday as boys and girls teams take to the field, including teams from local schools in Phuket, from around Thailand and further afield.
In addition to the on-field action, there will be a variety of attractions off it, including a range of student performances, musical entertainment and a host of interactive virtual reality (VR) games, with the latter blending technology with sportsmanship to provide participants a truly immersive gaming experience.
Furthermore there will be a range of stalls offering delicious food and beverages to keep players and spectators refreshed throughout.
The tournament is always played with the highest regard to respect and sportsmanship, where all players, parents and coaches serve as ambassadors for their respective schools.
Last year saw a total of 112 teams competing in the two-day tournament at the school’s campus in Koh Kaew, including squads from Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, South Korea, India, China, the Philippines and Vietnam.
The 2023 BISP Soccer 7s was a treat for football enthusiasts as a staggering 376 games were played across the two days with a total 1,190 goals scored – a healthy average of three goals per game.
With favourable weather conditions across both days, it meant plenty of engaging play on the field, with a whole range of off-field activities on hand to keep spectators and non-active teams entertained.
For many of the players and teams involved, last year was their first involvement with the BISP Soccer 7s and the feedback was universally popular, emphasising what the whole BISP community is capable of providing when it pulls together.
More information can be acessed at the BISP Soccer 7s website at: https://www.bisphuket.ac.th/bisp7s/.