Indus International School hosts successful ISSO Athletics Championship in Hyderabad

The ISSO Athletics Championship 2025–26, hosted by Indus International School, Hyderabad, concluded after three days of thrilling competition at Gachibowli Stadium. Over 800 student-athletes from 90 schools across India participated, showcasing talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship

Hyderabad: The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) concluded the ISSO Athletics Championship 25-26, a three-day event hosted by Indus International School, Hyderabad, at Gachibowli Stadium.

The championship witnessed participation from over 800 student-athletes representing 90 international curriculum schools, including IB, Cambridge, American, and German boards from across India. Over three electrifying days, young athletes displayed outstanding performance, sportsmanship, and team spirit across a wide range of track and field events, a press release said.

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Speaking at the closing ceremony, Gaurav Dixit, Founding & Director of ISSO, said athletics represents the foundation of all sports – it teaches endurance, focus, and integrity.

The championship concluded with a felicitation ceremony, and the schools recognised for their exceptional performances included Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur (Overall Champion School), Indus International School, Bengaluru (First Runner-Up), and Indus International School, Hyderabad (Second Runner-Up).

The closing ceremony was attended by K. Sarangapani, Telangana State Athletics Secretary and AFI Council Member, Lt Col Kiran Kumar Reddy, Director of Administration, Indus International School Hyderabad, Fareeda Fraz, Principal, Indus International School Hyderabad, and Gaurav Dixit, Founding Director, ISSO.