Namrata Adani, Promoter of Adani International School, who now joins the Advisory Board of ISSO, is driving the initiative to actively shape its vision and long-term goals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Namrata Adani and the Adani Group as part of our shared vision for youth empowerment through sports. Over the years, ISSO has built a structured pathway for international school students to grow through competitive sport \u2014 from grassroots to national and international levels,\u201d said Aakanksha Thapak, Director, ISSO.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith the leadership and forward-thinking vision of Mrs. Adani, this collaboration is set to further strengthen the ecosystem we\u2019ve created. Together, we look forward to unlocking greater sporting possibilities and inspiring thousands of young athletes across international schools,\u201d Thapak added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Adani International School, a progressive institution committed to holistic student development, will support ISSO in scaling sporting infrastructure, enhancing athlete training and promoting participation in global events. The school\u2019s emphasis on integrating academic excellence with physical education complements ISSO\u2019s mission to nurture well-rounded student-athletes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are at an inflection point in India\u2019s educational and sporting landscape,\u201d said Namrata Adani from Adani Group in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThrough this collaboration, we aim to create inclusive, future-ready institutions where students are empowered to pursue excellence both in the classroom and on the sports field. It is an honour to support ISSO in establishing a structured, globally benchmarked sports culture for international schools in India,\u201d she mentioned.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Founded in 2017, ISSO is India\u2019s only dedicated sports body for international curriculum schools affiliated with globally recognised boards like the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge, Edexcel, the US-based National School Boards Association (NSBA), etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With over 430 schools, 22 sports disciplines, and more than 300+ tournaments conducted annually, ISSO has impacted over 22,000 students, making it the gold standard for school-level sports excellence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ISSO\u2019s association with key national and international sports bodies such as the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and the International School Sport Federation (ISF) has enabled Indian students to compete at the highest levels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With over 430 schools, 22 sports disciplines, and more than 300+ tournaments conducted annually, ISSO has impacted over 22,000 students, making it the gold standard for school-level sports excellence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Adani International School-ISSO collaboration brings a renewed focus on structured, transparent and professionally managed competitions that can also aid global university admissions through robust student-athlete profiling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n