{
  "id": 18152073,
  "title": "ISSO National Athletics Meet Concludes On A High Note At Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurugram",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/isso-national-athletics-meet-concludes-on-a-high-note-at-tau-devi-lal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:10:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/isso-national-athletics-meet-concludes-on-a-high-note-at-tau-devi-lal-stadium-gurugram"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gurugram, November 4, 2026: The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) concluded its National Athletics Championship at Tau Devi Lal Stadium with a high note. Around 800 student-athletes from 104 schools across the country participated in the three-day track and field event. The championship featured competitions in Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories for both boys and girls. The event was inaugurated by Rampal Chahar, a celebrated Indian Paralympian and Asian Para Games medallist, who spoke about perseverance and athletic discipline to the young athletes. Gaurav Dixit, Director, ISSO, expressed satisfaction with the rising standard of school sports in India and congratulated all winners and participating schools. Sanjay Ghodawat International School emerged as the Overall School Champion with 176 points, followed by Indus International School (109 points) and CS Academy International (77 points). In the Under-14 Boys category, Jaxon Keats won gold in 100m, 200m, and 4x100m Relay. Jayden Pereira had a successful outing, winning gold in 400m and silver in 100m and 200m. Dev Eeshwar Kalaimani of Vaels International School secured double golds in Shot Put and Discus Throw. In the Under-17 Boys division, Zohraab Abraham K won triple gold in 200m, 400m, and 110m Hurdles. In the Under-19 Boys category, Mukund Verma clinched gold in Long Jump and Triple Jump. Among the Under-14 Girls, Utkarshini Bhovad won three golds in 200m, 400m, and 600m. Keya Patel of Ahmedabad International School also claimed triple gold in 80m Hurdles, Long Jump, and High Jump. Zia Sanghvi dominated the throwing events with golds in Shot Put and Discus Throw. In the Under-17 Girls category, Akshara Sree Bhuvanesh secured gold in Long Jump and Triple Jump. The championship concluded with a grand medal distribution and trophy presentation ceremony.",
  "summary": "Gurugram, November 4, 2026: The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) successfully hosted its National Athletics Championship at the prestigious Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram recently, bringing together around 800 student-athletes from 104 schools across the country. The three-day track and field spectacle featured competitions across Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}