Kapil Dev, cricketing legend and former World Cup-winning captain, inaugurated the International Schools Sports Organization (ISSO) Swimming Regional Championships at the Adani International School in Ahmedabad on Monday.
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 under-nine and under-11 age categories representing seven international schools from the state, according to a press statement.
The school emerged as the overall champions with a total of 106 medals —19 Gold in individual, 36 Gold in relay, 22 Silver in individual, eight silver in relay, and 21 Bronze in individual — along with 284 points.
“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,” Kapil Dev said.
“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,” he added.
Adani International School headmaster Sergio Pawel said hosting Gujarat’s first ISSO regional event further strengthens the Adani Group’s vision for sports development and aligns with the school’s mission of providing students with the best sporting experiences.
He thanked Dev for attending the event at the campus and said his “humility and genuine interactions left a lasting impression on us, our students, and their parents”.
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