Bridge College brought lots of energy to the iconic Manchester Velodrome this month as the whole college came together for one of the most fun events of the year, Sports Day.
Each team of young people represented a country, and they took this opportunity to do what Bridge College do best, get creative! The venue was bursting with colour as teams showed off their incredible creativity through decorated headwear, flags, and banners. Some standout favourites included Team UK, whose flag was beautifully created using students’ handprints, and Team Australia, who went all out with cork-adorned sun hats, a cardboard kangaroo, and boomerangs waving proudly in the air.
The day began with a fantastic opening ceremony, where each team proudly paraded around the velodrome, waving their flags to cheers and applause from supporters. The atmosphere was amazing and set the tone for a day full of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition.
After the opening ceremony, students went ahead and participated in a wide range of activities. From long jump and running to javelin, boccia, and hurdles, there was something for everyone to enjoy, even Bridge College colleagues. Each team had a dedicated scorekeeper, tracking their achievements throughout the day.
Sam, curriculum lead shares,
Bridge College Sports Day 2026 was held at Manchester Velodrome who were amazing hosts! It was a fantastic day where students competed, celebrated and supported each other throughout the day in an inclusive and fun atmosphere. There were field events, sprint races and a tug of war for staff and students. The students are a credit to Bridge College.”
At the end of the event, celebrations were in full swing as all participants received medals, with certificates awarded to the winners of each event. It was a moment to recognise not just sporting success, but effort, determination, and team spirit.
Congratulations to all our winners:
Time trail run – Obed
Tennis – Haroon
Long jump – Harry
Foam Javelin – Abolfazal
High jump – Brain
Boccia – Nabeel
Bean bag discuss - TG
Hurdles & Shot put – Akash
Race - Emerald
Relay race – Radiya
Skills winner - Mohammed
A huge thank you goes to the Manchester Velodrome for hosting such a fantastic day, and to the incredible Bridge College staff who organised such a smooth and memorable event.
Everyone who took part had an amazing time, felt proud of their achievements, and celebrated each other’s successes.
We’re already counting down to next year!
