Cricket Legend Kapil Dev inaugurates ISSO Swimming Regional at Adani International School

ANI March 31, 2025 139 views

Adani International School made history by hosting Gujarat's first ISSO Swimming Regional Championships, featuring 115 young swimmers from seven schools. Cricket icon Kapil Dev inaugurated the event, praising the school's outstanding sports facilities and commitment to developing young athletes. The school emerged as the overall champion, winning an impressive 106 medals across individual and relay categories. This milestone event highlights the Adani Group's dedication to sports development and providing exceptional sporting opportunities for students.

"The sports facilities here are outstanding" - Kapil Dev
Ahmedabad, March 31: Adani International School hosted the International Schools Sports Organization (ISSO) Swimming Regional Championships, with cricketing legend and former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev gracing the occasion to inaugurate the event, as per a release by Adani Sportsline.

Key Points

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First ISSO regional swimming event in Gujarat

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Adani School wins 106 medals across categories

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115 young swimmers participate from 7 schools

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Promotes grassroots sports development

Adani International School became the first institution in Gujarat to host an ISSO regional event, which saw participation from as many as 115 young swimmers from U9 and U11 age categories representing seven international schools from the state, the statement added.

ISSO provides students with a platform to compete in various sports while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork. Through nationwide events, ISSO plays a crucial role in developing grassroots sports in India. With this event, Adani International School not only brought the first ISSO regional event to Gujarat but also emerged as the overall champion with a total of 106 medals--19 Gold in Individual, 36 Gold in Relay, 22 Silver in Individual, 8 Silver in Relay, and 21 Bronze in Individual--along with 284 points.

Speaking about his visit, Kapil Dev said, "I had an amazing time at Adani International School, inaugurating the ISSO Swimming Regional Championships. The sports facilities here are outstanding, and it is heartening to see Adani International School actively promoting a strong sports culture in the city through initiatives like this. Efforts like these will shape India's future sporting champions. I congratulate the Adani family and extend my best wishes for their invaluable contribution to Indian sports." Kapil Dev said as per a release by Adani Sportsline.

Expressing his gratitude, Sergio Pawel, Head of School, Adani International School, said, "Hosting Mr. Kapil Dev at our campus was an absolute honour. Watching him explore our sports facilities and interact with our students was truly a special moment. His humility and genuine interactions left a lasting impression on us, our students, and their parents. We extend our heartfelt thanks to him and hope he enjoyed his time at Adani International School," Sergio Pawel said, as per a release by Adani Sportsline.

"Hosting Gujarat's first ISSO regional event further strengthens the Adani Group's vision for sports development and aligns perfectly with our mission of providing students with the best sporting experiences," he added.

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