2023 Lü Championship: An Intergalactic Adventure!

From December 4 to 8, the 2023 Lü Championship brought together a constellation of schools from around the world on the Galactic application. The event was designed to promote physical activity, cooperation, and, above all, team spirit. This year’s competition was marked by a record number of entries—a whopping 962 teams from 82 schools—and outstanding performances from a diverse international group of participants.

Eight countries came to battle it out at this intergalactic event, extending the reach of the Lü Championship beyond borders. France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, Korea, the United States, and Canada all shone bright in this competition.

A competition like never before

The event welcomed teams of all levels: 340 beginner teams, 404 intermediate teams, and 219 expert teams. We’re also proud to have had 44 teams made up of students with physical limitations, from 13 schools throughout Belgium, Canada, the United States, and Germany.

This year’s winners really shot for the moon! In fact, one team reached the highest score recorded during the Championship with a stellar 12,230 points.

The Constellations (5-7 y.o.)

1. Panther Cubs K/1 Team 13 – Nora Elementary – Indianapolis, USA
2. Panther Cubs K/1 Team 12 – Nora Elementary – Indianapolis, USA
3. Saints – St. Theresa School – Houston, USA

The Nora Elementary’s Panther Cubs K/1 Team 13 and Panther Cubs K/1 Team 12 set themselves apart by taking first and second place, respectively. The Saints from St. Theresa School earned third place.

The Satellites (8-10 y.o.)

1. Panther Cubs 2/3 Team 14  – Nora Elementary – Indianapolis, USA
2. The Fishy Floppers – Aumsville Elementary – Portland, USA
3. Die anderen Galaktischen – Hermann-Schuchard-Schule – Germany

The Panther Cubs 2/3 Team 14 from Nora Elementary, The Fishy Floppers from Aumsville Elementary, and Die anderen Galaktischen from Hermann-Schuchard-Schule made their mark, taking first, second, and third place, respectively.

The Meteors (11+ y.o.)

1. Panther Cubs 4/5 Team 16 – Nora Elementary – Indianapolis, USA
2. NMS Stars: 7A Team 7 – North Middle School – Tennessee, USA
3. Lucky – Victor-Côté School – Matane, Canada

The Nora Elementary’s Panther Cubs 4/5 Team 16 took first place. The NMS Stars: 7A Team 7 from North Middle School and Lucky from École Victor-Côté came in second and third, respectively.

Congratulations to all the winning teams!

Fun all around

The Championship was also a lot of fun for everyone!

Some teams took the opportunity to add a touch of originality and whimsy to the competition, with names like “Skibidi Ohio,” “Imaginacirque,” “Sassygirls,” and “Intergalactic Chickens.” What a blast!

So, see you next year for another challenge?