Salalah: Indian School Salalah proudly participated in the CBSE Kho-Kho Nationals Boys Under-14, 2025–26, held from 1st to 5th September 2025 at Pinnacle Public School, Limbadia, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

The prestigious tournament witnessed the participation of 74 schools and 888 students across India and the Gulf. In the Under-14 Boys category, 25 schools competed, divided into five pools for the league stage, followed by the knockout rounds. Indian School Salalah was placed in Pool-C, where matches were conducted on a point based system.

In the opening match against Army Public School, New Delhi, our boys displayed great spirit and chased down the opposition with confidence, registering a 7–6 win. The second match, played under floodlights against L.B.S. Sr. Sec. School, Rohtak (New Delhi), turned out to be a nail-biting encounter. Despite a strong performance, we narrowly missed victory with a 5–6 loss. The third game against Grizzly Vidyalaya, Koderma was another thrilling contest in which the team fought hard but fell short by just two points, ending 13–15. In the final league match against Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan, Visakhapatnam, our boys staged a strong comeback in the second innings to secure a 6–6 draw, showcasing remarkable resilience and teamwork.

Over the course of four matches, the team recorded one win, one draw, and two losses. Although they narrowly missed qualifying for the quarterfinals by just a single point, the Under-14 boys emerged as the top-performing Gulf team in this category. Even under challenging conditions, including rain-affected grounds, their fighting spirit and sportsmanship remained evident throughout.

The President of the SMC, Dr. Syed Ahsan Jamil, together with other distinguished members of the SMC, the Principal Mr. Deepak Patankar, the Vice Principal, and the Assistant Vice Principals, commended the boys for their determination, teamwork, and indomitable spirit showcased during the Nationals and also extended their heartfelt congratulations to the Physical Education department—especially the coaches, Mrs Rajapushpam and Mr. Sahad, whose dedication and guidance empowered the team to reach such remarkable heights. Their commendable performance, achieved in the face of challenges, has made the entire school community exceptionally proud.

With such performances, Indian School Salalah continues to uphold its tradition of excellence in sports alongside academics, inspiring students to aim higher and achieve more.