The tournament brought together teams from ISP schools across the region, with students from The Hamilton International School and Park House English School in Doha joined by Reach British School from Abu Dhabi for a day of football, sportsmanship, and connection.Hosting the tournament on campus was a meaningful milestone for Durham School for Girls, Doha. Having joined ISP a year ago, welcoming visiting teams for the school’s first interschool event created a fantastic opportunity to strengthen relationships across the ISP Middle East community and showcase the energy and teamwork of girls’ sport."Being part of the very first ISP Football Tournament was an incredible experience; I felt so proud seeing our students come together, play with passion, and represent our school with true sportsmanship". – Selina Anafel, Head of PE – Whole SchoolAcross the matches, students showed real resilience, communication, and composure under pressure, alongside plenty of great football. From warm-ups to the final whistle, the atmosphere reflected the best of school sport: encouragement between teams, positive competition, and pride in representing your school.What students gained from the tournamentConfidence and leadership in a competitive settingTeamwork and communication on and off the pitchResilience, sportsmanship, and new friendships across schoolsIt was an amazing experience; it was great to meet people from other schools that share the same interests as me. I really enjoyed being part of the first ISP event. - Khadija Benchatti 9CA sincere thank you to all staff and students who made the day possible. Durham School for Girls, Doha looks forward to building on this first tournament with more opportunities for students to connect, compete, and learn together across ISP schools.
