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DAIS and NMAJS are hosting the ISSO Football, Judo and Taekwondo Championships, bringing together more than 1,000 student-athletes from 145 international schools across 31 cities.
DAIS, NMAJS Host National ISSO Football, Judo And Taekwondo Championships
Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) and Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (NMAJS) are hosting the national-level International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) Football, Judo and Taekwondo Championships from September 18 to October 1.
The championships have brought together more than 1,000 student-athletes from 145 international schools across 31 cities, making it one of India’s largest school sporting events.
The Judo and Taekwondo Championships are being held at the schools, while the football matches are being played at Reliance Corporate Park in Ghansoli.
The championships provide a national platform for young athletes to compete at the highest level while also serving as a selection pathway for students aspiring to represent ISSO at the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) competitions and the International School Sport Federation (ISF) championships.
The ISSO Under-14 Girls Football Championship features 16 schools competing for the national title. The Judo Championships have attracted 210 participants from 17 schools across four age categories, ranging from Under-11 to Under-19.
The Taekwondo Championships have drawn 590 athletes from 87 schools, with participants competing in Poomsae and Kyorugi events across the Under-11 to Under-19 age groups.
DAIS and NMAJS have been closely associated with ISSO for more than a decade and have contributed to the growth of competitive school sports in India. DAIS has consistently featured among the leading schools in the ISSO medal tally, with its student-athletes also achieving success at SGFI and ISF championships while representing ISSO India.
Reflecting on the remarkable growth of the championships, Cawas Billimoria, Olympian, Head of Sports Coaching at DAIS and President of the Organising Committee, said the ISSO Judo and Taekwondo Championships have grown from single-digit participation in their early years to four-digit participation today, highlighting the rapid expansion of school sports in the country.
Abhimanyu Basu, Dean of DAIS and NMAJS and a member of ISSO’s Advisory Panel, has also been closely associated with the organisation’s growth. His continued support for ISSO’s vision has contributed to strengthening competitive opportunities and creating pathways for young athletes to progress to national and international platforms.
The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) is a national platform that brings together international schools across India through structured competitions in multiple sports and age categories. Affiliated with the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and recognised by the International School Sport Federation (ISF), ISSO aims to nurture young sporting talent while promoting teamwork, leadership, friendship and fair play.
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September 19, 2026, 19:18 IST
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