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For more than 20 years, the Saola has been part of the BIS HCMC crest, symbolising our Vietnamese home and our commitment to protect what matters most. Now, that symbol has stepped beyond the crest and into school life as our first-ever sports mascot — brought to life by our Year 12 Enrichment Prefects.

Our incredible U15 athletes represented BIS HCMC at the FOBISIA Games in Thailand—a three-day celebration of sport, teamwork, and determination. Competing against top schools from across Asia, our students showed true BIS spirit in athletics, basketball, football, and swimming. What makes FOBISIA special? It’s not just one sport—it’s a test of versatility, resilience, and passion. From sprinting on the track to diving into the pool, from fast-paced basketball courts to strategic football matches, our athletes gave it their all!

From fearless first-timers to seasoned champions, our Barracudas didn’t just swim—they soared! Every race was a testament to their grit, passion, and unstoppable team spirit.

At BIS HCMC, sport is more than just a game. It’s a vital part of a well-rounded education. Through dynamic fixtures, inter school competitions and inclusive sport opportunities, our students are encouraged to challenge themselves, work collaboratively and take pride in representing their school.

With over 1,200 students, staff, and parents participating in the 5km run or walk, the event was a true reflection of the school’s commitment to fostering a strong sense of community.

The BIS Community Rugby Co-Curricular Activity (CCA), in partnership with Rugby Cung Nhau (Rugby Together), is a powerful collaboration rooted in a shared vision: using sport as a tool to uplift and empower young people.

BIS HCMC Barracudas competed at the FOBISIA Swimming Competition at Rugby School Thailand. Facing 16 schools from across Asia, our swimmers showcased exceptional talent, dedication, and sportsmanship in an unforgettable event, bringing home 3rd place overall!

Every year BIS HCMC takes students from across several year groups, in Primary and Secondary to the FOBISIA Friendly Games, held near Pattaya in Thailand.  This provides our young athletes with the opportunity to compete at a high level against other British International Schools across Asia in athletics, basketball, football, swimming and T-ball as well as form global friendships with their peers throughout the region.

Our sports teams are rounding up the final SISAC season of the year, with the city championships competing against international schools across Ho Chi Minh City. The championships are a culmination of all they have achieved in their training this year, and we are so proud of their efforts. Many of them will now go on to compete across some of the best schools in Asia, as our U11 FOBISIA team will be off to Thailand next week in swimming, athletics, basketball and football. Read more from our P.E teachers who have rounded up their final SISAC City championships of this year, in Basketball, Table Tennis and Swimming.   sPORTS AWARDS

It’s been a phenomenal year for our BIS Barracudas swim team, and they ended it in style with first place champions in our own BIS Invitational 2024 in April and overall champions last weekend at the ISHCMC International Swim Invitational 2024.  The last major swim meet of the year for our entire Barracudas squad. 

The U15 FOBISIA Team returned from Thailand on Sunday after a superb competition. Competing against other British international schools in Asia, across Athletics, Swimming, Basketball and Football, the team came back with over 50 medals and invaluable memories together as a team!

Following his support at the Ironman branded series of triathlons last weekend in Phu Quoc, 6x Ironman Triathlon World Champion Mark Allen visited BIS HCMC to share his journey and advice on smashing personal goals. Racing in Phu Quoc last weekend in the inaugural Ironman 70.3, Sprint triathlon and Ironkids, were BIS HCMC staff, students and parents. It doesn’t matter whether you are an athlete, an artist or a scholar, Allen’s story is truly inspiring and relevant to us all.

SISAC Season 1 has come to a close after a superb City Final win for our U13 Girls Basketball Team last Friday. It has been a pleasure to see the number of students representing BIS, and competing with the values so central to our sporting ethos. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes, and thank you to the superb team of coaches who made these experiences possible. Special congratulations to 7 of our teams on becoming city champs in season 1!

On the 27th October 2023, 46 members of the BIS Barracudas travelled to Hanoi for the UNIS Invitational Swim Meet. This was the first international swim meet of the year, with a total of 22 teams with 650 swimmers from around Asia. There were teams from Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea competing over the weekend.

Our dedicated athletes, in our basketball, cross country, football, swimming, table tennis and volleyball teams, have started their 2023-24 season with some outstanding performances against teams across HCMC.  With training in full swing, and many competitive fixtures under their belts, our students are certainly committed to the countless hours of training and showing true teamwork skills and sportsmanship.  Our PE department share some of the highlights of the season so far.

Director of Sport, Phil Husband looks back over the 2022-2023 year of sports at BIS HCMC including the latest BIS Secondary Sports Awards 2023. 

A recap of our 2023 BIS Aquathlon at the Junior Campus.

On the 4th and 5th of March 2023, BIS HCMC hosted the BIS Invitational Swimming Gala for the first time in four years. There were a total of 420 swimmers from the seven different schools ranging from age 6 - 18 years old. Read about how BIS broke 17 school records and came home the overall champions!

A recap of season 2 invitational tournaments across football and table tennis from our P.E. department.

A recap of the Bangkok Patana Feeding Frenzy 2022 and how our BIS Barracudas got on!