From Morogoro International School (MIS) to the Olympics, Collins Saliboko, a former student, represented Tanzania at the 2024 Olympics in France. Collins Saliboko’s swimming journey all the way to the Olympics proves that with the right training and support, MIS students can reach for the stars.
At MIS, the inclusion of sports plays a crucial role in the overall development of students, with numerous benefits that help students achieve a 360-degree excellence in various circles of everyday life, including academic success.
Sports at MIS, both during lessons and after-school activities, foster teamwork and personal growth. Students work together towards a common goal, developing leadership, independence, and confidence along the way.
By regularly practicing various sports, students boost their physical fitness and health. It also elevates strategic thinking, promotes resilience, and establishes competitive spirits within the students.
MIS has wide, open, lush sports fields. This soothing environment enables students to improve their focus and broaden their minds.
MIS offers equal opportunities for all students, regardless of gender, to participate in any sport, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes gender equality. This inclusive environment allows students to develop both personally and socially, as they learn the value of teamwork and mutual respect.
Being a part of sports teams helps students feel a sense of love and belonging as they are part of a community that acknowledges their contributions greatly.
In conclusion, sports at MIS—whether football, netball, frisbee, basketball, volleyball, or swimming—develop physical fitness, leadership, and teamwork, creating a strong sense of community, helping students thrive on and off the field. Collins Saliboko’s journey from MIS to the 2024 Olympics proves how MIS helps students reach their full potential, proving that with the right support, the sky is the limit!
By Fatema Musaji