Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], 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.
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 medals19 Gold in Individual, 36 Gold in Relay, 22 Silver in Individual, 8 Silver in Relay, and 21 Bronze in Individualalong 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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