The Sports Olympiad of German Schools in Southern Africa, held from 13 to 19 March 2025 at the German International School Cape Town (DSK), was a successful event that highlighted not only the athletic abilities, but also the strong team spirit and fair play of the team from the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS).

A total of 48 DHPS learners competed in athletics, swimming and ball games against approximately 250 participants from German schools in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Hermannsburg.

In the swimming competitions, the DHPS team displayed impressive skill, dedication and determination, securing a solid third place.

The athletics competitions also brought many exciting moments, particularly with Edo Daun's exceptional performance in the high jump: Edo not only took first place, but also set a new high jump record.

In volleyball, the DHPS boys' team delivered a strong performance and earned second place. The DHPS girls' team also impressed, winning a hard-fought match against Johannesburg with a narrow 30-29 victory.

However, the event was not just about medals.
The ball games highlighted the true spirit of the Sports Olympiad - sportsmanship, unity and mutual respect. Teams celebrated each other’s successes - which emphasises the spirit that defines this event.

Overall, the 2025 Sports Olympiad was a positive experience for both the community and the athletes. In the final standings, the DHPS team achieved an excellent third place -congratulations!

Thank you to the entire DSK team, organisers and host families. It was wonderful - a heartfelt thank you!

A special thank you goes to our sponsors for their invaluable support that made this event possible. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the school, the DHPS team members and the entire school community – thank you!