365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad,November 1st, 2025: The ISSO National Games – Athletics Championship 2025-26 officially commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony at the iconic Gachibowli Stadium, uniting over 800 elite student-athletes from 90 top-tier international-curriculum schools across India—including IB, Cambridge, German, and American boards.
Organized by the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO)—officially endorsed by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and the International School Sport Federation (ISF)—this championship is India’s premier platform for international-curriculum schools, serving as a vital bridge from national competition to global sporting excellence.
Co-hosted by Indus International School, Hyderabad, which provided exceptional academic, logistical, and hospitality support, the event leverages the Olympic-grade infrastructure of Gachibowli Stadium to deliver a world-class experience across all track and field disciplines.
The grand opening featured a vibrant march-past, the solemn ISSO Athlete’s Oath, and the ceremonial torch lighting, heralding three days of high-intensity competition from October 30 to November 1. Athletes will compete in sprints, relays, distance races, long jump, high jump, shot put, and javelin across Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories for both boys and girls.
Ms. Aakanksha Thapak, Director of ISSO, declared:
“Athletics is the heartbeat of discipline, endurance, and pure competition. Hosting this championship in Hyderabad—powered by the collaboration with Indus International School and the elite facilities of Gachibowli Stadium—embodies our mission to elevate school sports to global standards and build One Sporting Nation where every student-athlete can thrive.”
With Adani Group as the Primary Partner and Qua as the Hydration Partner, the event upholds ISSO’s unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and holistic athlete development.
Representing the finest IB, Cambridge, German, and American curriculum schools, the Hyderabad 2025 edition proudly champions the ISSO ethos—“One Vision. One Sporting Nation.”—celebrating unity, excellence, and the unstoppable spirit of India’s next generation of athletes.