Hwa Chong Institution
| Hwa Chong | |
| Location: Singapore | |
|---|---|
| Club Presidents | Michael Yu (2025-present) Jayden Chua (Vice-Captain, 2025-present) |
| National Championships | 2026 Winter, 2026 Spring, 2026 Singapore |
| Program Status | Unknown |
| School Size | Unknown |
| NAQT Page | link |
| Website | link |
Hwa Chong Institution Quizbowl (HCIQB) is a quizbowl team based at Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore. The team primarily competes in International Academic Competitions (IAC) events, including the International Academic Bowl and International Academic Bee.
Overview
The HCI quizbowl program was formally established in 2025, with full team operations beginning in 2026. The team is part of the growing Singapore quizbowl circuit and has quickly achieved competitive success at the regional level.
History
HCIQB was founded on September 7, 2025. The team began competing as a full roster in early 2026 and rapidly established itself through strong performances in online and regional tournaments.
Achievements
Team Results
- 2× Regional Champion
- 1st place – Online Winter History Bowl (2025–26)
- 1st place – History Bee and Bowl of Singapore (Bowl)
Notable Matches
- 410–30 win vs British School of Nanjing – Online Winter History Bowl (20 December 2025)
- 150–190 loss vs St. Paul’s Co-educational College Primary School – Geography Bowl (17 May 2025)
Players
Current Roster (as of April 2026)
- Michael Yu (Captain)
- Jayden Chua (Vice Captain)
- Ryan Yip
- Chen Shijun
- Nate Low
- Lucien Gan
- Leo James Brier
- Marcus Chong
Notable Players
Michael Yu
- 1st – Singapore Fall History Bee (2024)
- 3rd – Singapore Championships (2025)
- 3rd – Asian Championships (History, 2025)
- 13th – International History Olympiad (2025)
- 1st – Online Winter History Bowl (2025–26)
- 1st – Online Winter History Bee (2025–26)
Jayden Chua
- 5th – Asian Championships (History, 2025)
- 8th – Asian Championships (Geography, 2025)
- 3rd – Singapore Fall History Bee (2024)
- 2nd – Online History Bee (2025)
- 1st – Online Winter History Bowl (2025)
Nate Low
- 9th – Online Spring History Bee
Lucien Gan
- 5th – Online Spring History Bee (Elementary Division)
Leo James Brier
- 8th – Online Spring History Bee
Playing Style
HCIQB is known for:
- Strong history specialization
- Aggressive buzzing strategy
- Reliance on a primary scorer supported by depth players
Rivalries
HCIQB has developed competitive rivalries with other Singapore-based teams:
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
- 4th place – Asian Championships 2025 (Middle School Division)
- Notable players: Dilon Leong, Louie Mok
Dulwich College Singapore
- Notable players:
- Emmanuel Chen – 6th (Asian Championships), 31st (World Championships)
- Aadhrith Sarvesh – 1st (Asian Championships), 3rd (World Championships Intermediate)