By Vishal Saha In the world of chess, achieving the title of International Master (IM) is a remarkable feat. With millions of chess players worldwide, only a select few, around … Continue Reading Life Behind the Board: Rajat Makkar
By Vishal Saha In the world of sports, where athletic prowess and physical abilities often take centre stage, there exists a remarkable – yet frequently overlooked force that can shape … Continue Reading Unleashing the Mind: An Insight into Sports Psychology with Miss Peck
By Josh Hood and Vishal Saha The stage was set for a nail-biting finale as the 2022/23 1st XI took to the pitch for the final time, determined to reclaim … Continue Reading Hampton First XI Regain Their ESFA Title 4 Years On
By Vishal Saha A multitude of different sports are played here at Hampton – however, one that does not always dominate the sports headlines or gain as much attention is … Continue Reading Courtside: An Insight into Hampton Tennis
Vishal Saha meets Hampton Fourth Year student and European-level gymnast, Rex Booth
Third Year Hamptonian and HSC writer Vishal Saha has won the 10-13 category of the BBC’s prestigious 500 Words competition. Amongst over 135,000 entries, Vishal’s story – The Diary of … Continue Reading HSC reporter Vishal Saha wins BBC 500 Words award
By Vishal Saha | Hampton’s U16A table tennis team had a successful season, winning the Richmond Schools’ Championships and the plate competition at the London South Finals. The team was … Continue Reading Season Review: Table tennis continues to flourish with county tournament win
To conclude HSC’s America series, Vishal Saha spoke to Hampton alumnus, golfer Liam Cox OH (2013). When did you leave Hampton and which University did you go to – and … Continue Reading OH Athletes in America – Part Five: Liam Cox
Four down, one to go – in the penultimate instalment of HSC’s America series, Vishal Saha spoke to Hampton alumnus, journalist and former tennis star Adam Hunt OH (2008). When … Continue Reading OH Athletes in America – Part Four: Adam Hunt
In the third instalment of HSC’s series, Vishal Saha met old Hamptonian and Alumni Relations Director Frank Keenan OH (2004). When did you leave Hampton and which US University did … Continue Reading OH Athletes in America: Part Three – Frank Keenan
In the second of his OH Athletes in America features, Vishal Saha caught up with former Captain of Boats and Princeton rower, Jens Clausen OH (2016). Which US University did … Continue Reading OH Athletes in America: Part Two – Jens Clausen
For the first instalment of HSC’s American University feature, Vishal Saha caught up with former 1st XI captain and star centre-back, George Maxwell OH (2019). Which US university did you … Continue Reading OH Athletes in America: Part One – George Maxwell
By Vishal Saha After former Head of Tennis – Mr Phillips – departed Hampton to move across the Atlantic to the USA, Mr Baker has taken on added responsibility in … Continue Reading Moving on from Mr Phillips – Mr Baker on a new era of Hampton tennis
By Vishal Saha Second Year pupils Ed Gooze-Zijl and Vishal Saha played in the London South Table Tennis Individual Championships. The pair played with much determination, and Ed managed to make it past the group stages before he was unfortunate to be knocked out … Continue Reading Table-tennis stars reach London Individual Championships
By Vishal Saha What is table tennis? Table tennis (also known as Ping Pong) is a racquet sport, played all around the world, particularly in parts of Asia and Europe. … Continue Reading Explained: Table Tennis at Hampton