In order to promote exchanges between Chinese and foreign students, promote the integration of diverse cultures on campus, and showcase Olympic competitions, on November 28-29, 2025, Dean Hui Yanyan, counselor Hao Zixiu, teaching secretary Chen Jiaxin, and Pakistani teacher Aneela Qadir of the International College led more than 20 students from 13 countries to participate in the 15th Guangzhou Huashang College Games at the Zhaoqing campus.
Colorful clothing reflects diversity, agile steps showcase elegance
At the opening ceremony of the school sports meet, the International College's formation integrated Chinese and foreign teachers and students, and its unique collective appearance became the focus of the entire venue. International students studying in China are dressed in various ethnic costumes and holding bright national flags, like a flowing rainbow; Chinese and foreign teachers also wear traditional costumes, full of energy and walking calmly, demonstrating the profound connotation of cultural exchange and mutual learning, becoming a unique and beautiful scenery at the school sports meet.
A foreign land is also a hometown, and the four seas celebrate together
On the day of the opening ceremony of the sports meet, it coincided with the birthday of Palestinian international student HASSOUNEH MOHAMMEDALFATEH BASSEL KAZEM. The teachers and students on site prepared a birthday cake for him and sent their blessings in unison. This heartwarming scene made him feel the warmth of home in a foreign land, and also became a vivid portrayal of the harmonious atmosphere of "international family". HASSOUNEH said with emotion, "Thank you to the teachers and classmates of the college for their dedication and care. This is the most special and warm birthday I have ever had
Showcasing elegance on the field, striving to show spirit
At this year's school sports meet, six international students from Russia, including NIIAZOV MELISBEK, PENKOVA ELIZAVETA, ZINKOV ALEXEY from Kazakhstan, ALIM MD-ABDUL from Bangladesh, SAMUEL DAVID TERYILA from Nigeria, and MALONGO SHADRACK JEREMIAH from Tanzania, signed up to compete in seven projects. They give their all and strive to be the first, with no one dropping out midway, vividly demonstrating the sportsmanship of perseverance and hard work. The 100 meter sprint, long jump, shot put throw... every track has left their agile figures, showcasing solid athletic skills and a positive spirit, as well as conveying the Olympic spirit of "mutual understanding, friendship, unity, and fair play". PENKOVA ELIZAVETA, a Russian national, said after the women's long jump, "Going all out is the belief of Russians, and it is also my sports attitude at Guangzhou Huashang College
This school sports meet is not only a stage for sports competition, but also a vivid practice of cultural exchange and emotional integration. By participating in competitions, international students studying in China have further integrated into the campus community and deepened their understanding and strengthened their friendship through interaction and cooperation with Chinese teachers and students, truly interpreting the sportsmanship of "friendship first, competition second". This event not only showcases the initial achievements of the school's internationalization in nurturing students, but also injects new vitality into promoting multicultural mutual learning and building an inclusive and harmonious campus environment.
