| I played ISSO (International Schools Sports Organization) for basketball, where teams from all around India were present. This allowed me to showcase my skills, along with teamwork, and learn various skills and strategies from the other teams. LO1: Identify your own strengths and develop areas for personal growth. Before the tournament, I analyzed my basketball skills and realized that my play in the offense was good, however, I needed to work on my gameplay in the defense. During the practices, I made sure I worked on my weaknesses and the areas in which I needed more practice. I allocated every practice session to develop certain skills better. LO2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process. Playing at a national level was very competitive. There was pressure to perform well in the team and cooperate well with every teammate to play a balanced and stable match. I learned that it is important to be calm and open-minded in these situations as it helps to cooperate well with the team and create a successful gameplay. LO4: Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences. Committing to the practice sessions was very important since they were the best opportunity for me to develop my game better. I learned that determination is very essential to get better at anything. This inclination of mine motivated me throughout my practice sessions and strengthened my weaknesses. LO5: Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively. This tournament significantly focussed on the concept of collaboration. I had to showcase my social skills on the court to collaborate with every team player according to their strengths and weaknesses. I learned to recognize each team member’s efforts and realized that success is a communal endeavor. LO6: Engage with issues of global significance. Students from different cultures came together for the ISSO event, which fostered respect and understanding between the players. I interacted with players from many backgrounds and discovered that, despite our varied backgrounds, basketball can unite people and create connections. The ISSO basketball tournament was not just about competing, it was a great experience. It gave me a platform to learn and showcase important skills such as determination, communication and collaboration. Basketball not only showcases our physical ability, but also our mental ability. It is very important to be mentally strong and showcase it in the game. | |
