TIS Student Nets Coveted Spot At Olympic Camp

Grade 11 student Angela Vu was recently chosen to represent Macau at a special Olympic Camp in Beijing from August 5-19th. The camp, run by the Beijing Olympic Committee, provides young athletes from over 300 countries with the opportunity to train in world-class facilities, spend time with their peers watching the games and attend social functions together. Only one boy and one girl from each country are chosen to attend the camp. In order to qualify for the sole position, Angela had to undergo an intense three-day physical test and an interview which assessed her knowledge about the Olympics as well as her language skills in both English and Mandarin. In the end, Angela had placed first in a field of over 300 competitors!

Now that the hard work is over, the fun begins. "I'm looking forward to meeting the different people at the camp. We're all teenagers and we'll have lots of things in common. I'm also interested in seeing Beijing's efforts and how they have organized the games." said Angela.
As part of the camp requirements, Angela must now attend some information sessions to learn more about the Olympics - a small price to pay for the chance of a lifetime!