Medals for England at the International Schools Federation U15 Gymnasiade in Serbia

Students from Ewell Castle School in Surrey took home a silver and a bronze medal after representing England at the International Schools Federation U15 Gymnasiade event in Serbia.

The competition – an international multi-sport event for countries all over the world – featured 25 sports including tennis.

Ewell Castle were selected to represent England in the event after winning the LTA Youth Schools Year 7&8 competition last year.

The LTA Youth Schools Year 7&8 and Year 9&10 competition see schools from across Great Britain compete in local leagues before going on to knock-out stages, regional finals and then national finals.

Nicholas Kizys and Daniel Pratt took home the silver medal in the boys’ doubles event with a stellar run to the final before losing out to Chinese duo Yaoyu Yang and Junze Wu.

Meanwhile, Neo Armus reached the semi-finals of the boys’ singles before closing out a successful week with victory against Talha Bulut to clinch the bronze medal.

Congratulations to the whole team on a brilliant week competing against top opposition from around the world.

Coach: Tom Burn

Teacher: Liz McManus

Players:

Neo Armus
Keiju Yuto
Samuel Mhizha
Yushin Ishii
George Lobb
Darnay Hunnygen
Nicholas Kizys
Daniel Pratt

Source: Lawn Tennis Association News 16/04/25