Indian School Salalah Rules the Field at CBSE Oman Cluster Kho-Kho Meet

Double gold and double silver for ISS as Under-14 boys and girls clinch championships, while Under-17 teams finish as proud runners-up in a thrilling Muscat showdown.

August 12, 2025: The CBSE Oman Cluster Level Kho-Kho Competitions, hosted at Indian School Al Maabela (ISAM), Muscat, brought together top teams from Indian Schools across Oman under the BOD in a spirited display of speed, strategy, and teamwork. Indian School Salalah (ISS) delivered a stellar performance, clinching the Championship titles in both the Under-14 Boys and Under-14 Girls categories, while also finishing as Runners-up in the Under-17 Boys and Under-17 Girls divisions.

The Under-14 Boys team showcased exceptional skill and strategy throughout the tournament. After defeating Indian School Jalan in their opening match, they overcame Sur School in the second round to book their place in the final. Against ISD, ISS dominated the game from start to finish, securing a resounding 13–4 win and lifting the championship trophy with a commanding nine-point lead.

In the Under-17 Boys category, ISS opened their campaign with a convincing 10–3 win over Indian School Jalan, followed by another dominant performance against Sur School, triumphing 10–1 on aggregate across both innings to secure a place in the finals. The title clash against  Indian School Darsait (ISD), proved to be a nail-biting encounter. Despite their grit and determination, the Salalah boys narrowly missed the championship, going down 10–12 to settle for a well-fought Runner-up position. In the Under-19 category, ISS fought valiantly but bowed out in the second round after a hard-fought 8–13 loss to the host school, who are the reigning three-time champions.

The girls’ teams matched the boys’ intensity with equally outstanding performances. In the Under-14 category, ISS began by defeating Muladha in the quarterfinals with scores of 8–0 and 8–3, followed by a semi-final victory over Indian School Muscat (4–1, 4–2). The championship final saw the Salalah girls overpower ISD with an emphatic 11–5 win, securing the title in style. The Under-17 Girls team started strong, defeating Muladha in the semi-finals with scores of 9–1 and 9–2. In the final against ISD, they played with determination and skill, but in a closely contested battle, they fell just short, losing 10–12 and finishing as Runners-up.

The tournament was a proud showcase of ISS’s sporting spirit, determination, and consistent talent in kho-kho. The young champions of the Under-14 categories and the gallant Runners-up of the Under-17 divisions brought immense pride to the school. Dr. Syed Ahsan Jamil, President of the School Management Committee, along with the esteemed members of the SMC, Principal Mr. Deepak Patankar, Vice Principal, Assistant Vice Principals, and staff members, congratulated the players for their outstanding achievements. Special appreciation was extended to Coach Mrs. Rajapushpam for her exceptional guidance and commitment to the teams’ success.