The Australian team which is touring Kerala as part of the International Hoopathon Series 2017 visited Global Public School, Kochi on 6th November. 18 members of the Indian Basketball team (girls) were also visitors to the school.

They were given a rousing welcome to the school. School Chairman, Mr. P. Jacob;  Director, Mr. Johan P. Jacob; Dean, Mr. Sreekumar Kartha; Principal, Ms. Indu Panicker and Enrichment Head, Mrs. Shamim Mohammad were present to welcome the guests.

The touring basketball players interacted with the students of Global Public School and played friendly matches. The boys’ team of Global Public School won the friendly match between them and the team of Australian players as well as members of the Indian team. Ms. Amanda of Australian team who is 6.4 inches tall was an inspiration to the students.

Mr. Tim Mottin (Coach of the Australian Team), Peter Hynson, Ben Draper, Sue Egan and Maree Mortin accompanied the Australian team. Mr. C.V Sunny, Coach of the Indian basketball team and former Indian National men’s basketball team captain, graced the occasion with his presence.