Adani International School (ADIS) is set to host the Indian Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) National Games Chess Competition in 2026. This event will feature over 425 young chess players from more than 100 schools across 10 states, highlighting the school’s commitment to enhancing the sports ecosystem in education.
The championship was inaugurated in the presence of Indian Chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Namrata Adani, Advisory Board Member, ISSO and Promoter, ADIS. Their interaction with the participating students added to the opening of a championship centred on competitive sport and sporting values. The championship is also bringing together students from different schools and states, giving them the chance to compete, learn from one another and build connections through a shared passion for chess. For participants, the experience extends beyond individual results to the demands and camaraderie of competing at the national level. For ADIS, hosting the ISSO National Games Chess Competition reflects a wider commitment to strengthening the role of sport in education. The school’s approach gives students meaningful opportunities to compete while helping them develop discipline, confidence, resilience, leadership and sportsmanship, qualities that extend well beyond the chessboard.
More than 800 students, parents, coaches and school representatives are attending the two-day championship in Ahmedabad, according to a release.
