Achievements
UAE WRESTLING FEDERATION SCHOOL’S LEAGUE 2025-2026
The Round 3 of the UAE School Wrestling League was held on 14th February at Emirates National School, Sharjah, witnessing enthusiastic participation from schools across the region.
The Junior Group of Abu Dhabi Indian School (ADIS) delivered an excellent performance and successfully secured a place among the Top 3 overall rankings, highlighting their dedication and strong team effort.
The Senior Group also performed commendably and achieved the 7th overall rank, reflecting steady progress and competitive spirit.
The school congratulates all participants for their hard work and determination and appreciates the continuous support of the management
INTERSCHOOL ATHLETIC MEET 2025
Our school athletic team girls delivered an exceptional performance at the Inter-School Athletic Meet, Organised oy Our Own English High Dubai, on (12-11-25 & 13-11-25)
bringing great pride to Abu Dhabi Indian School (ADIS).
🏆 Major Achievements:
• Aysha Hamda clinched the Individual Championship Trophy, showcasing outstanding all-round excellence.
• The Junior Category Team secured the Divisional Championship Trophy with a dominant performance.
Overall, ADIS proudly lifted the Runners-Up Trophy among all participating schools.
Total Medal Tally:
• Gold – 02
• Silver – 07
• Bronze – 06
With a total of 15 medals, our girls demonstrated determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit. This achievement reflects their hard work, disciplined training, and the strong support system of our school.
OPEN INTERSCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPETITION
The Blue Star Inter UAE Sports Festival 2025 was conducted in commemoration of the UAE National Day. The event took place on 1st December 2025 at Al Ain University Stadium, near NMC Hospital. This was the 28th edition of the popular Family Sports Festival and was open to all Indian nationals residing in the UAE.
TOTAL MEDAL TALLY
GOLD- 3
SILVER – 2
BRONZE- 2
SHANAL LOBO OF CLASS 9 A WON INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
CHARITY RUN 2025
The Sheikh Zayed Charity Run 2025 was successfully conducted on 29th November 2025 at Erth, Abu Dhabi, marking yet another milestone in the UAE’s commitment to community wellness, global humanitarian values, and national unity. This special annual event is organized in honour of the UAE’s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, celebrating his enduring legacy of compassion, philanthropy, and service to humanity.
ADEK CUP ATHLETIC MEET
The girls of Abu Dhabi Indian School delivered an outstanding performance in the First Round of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Sports Championship for Schools & Universities, a mega sporting event that witnessed participation from more than 200 schools across the Emirate.
The championship, which brings together student athletes to compete in 14 different sports disciplines, provided a highly competitive platform for young talents. Demonstrating remarkable determination, discipline, and sportsmanship, 45 girls from Abu Dhabi Indian School participated in the athletic meet.
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Run for a Cause 2025
Students from our school enthusiastically participated in the “Run for a Cause – Reem Mall Pink Run” held on Saturday, 4th October 2025, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The event was organized at Reem Mall to spread awareness and encourage the community to adopt a healthy lifestyle while supporting a noble cause.
Gauri Umrao of 8E won 1st position in 2.5 kms in Under 14 category.
VIKSIT BHARAT RUN 2025
IBPG and the Embassy of India organised a special community event celebrating India’s journey towards development and unity “Viksit Bharat Run 2025”, Run for a Developed India – Run for Unity on 28th September 2025, Venue: Abu Dhabi Indian School – Muroor
CANCER RUN
We are pleased to announce that our students participated in the CANCER RUN – held on 01 February 2026 at Hudayriyat Island, organised by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and delivered an outstanding performance by winning 02 Silver and 01 Bronze medals.
OPEN ATHLETIC MEET
We are pleased to announce that Aylin Insaaf 4F participated in the Open Athletic Meet held-on 31st January 2026 at Yasmina British Academy; Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, and delivered an outstanding performance by winning 02 -Gold and 02 Silver medals.
ADEK CUP – OBSTACLE COURSE RACE (BOYS)
We are pleased to announce that our students participated in the ADEK Cup – Obstacle Race held on 31st January 2026 at Hudriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, and delivered an outstanding performance by winning two medals.
ADEK CUP- OBSTACLE COURSE RACE (GIRLS)
We are pleased to announce that our students participated in the ADEK Cup – Obstacle Race held on 31st January 2026 at Hudriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, and delivered an outstanding performance by winning 02 -Gold, 02 Silver and 03 Bronze medals.
ATHLETIC TEAM (GIRLS)
Our school athletic team girls actively participated in various Inter- School Competition and weekly “Run for a cause” initiative.
Their dedication, consistency and sportsmanship are truly commendable. We are proud of their enthusiasm and commitment towards fitness and social responsibility.
ADEK CUP FOOTBALL 2026 (U-17)
Throughout 1st ROUND the tournament, our players showcased exceptional talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship — facing tough competition and rising to the challenge at every stage. Reaching the finals among top-tier teams across the region is a true testament to our hard work and dedication.
We are proud to announce that our team has secured the TOPPED in our GROUP in ADEK CUP Football Tournament 2026 and qualified for Knock out stage, representing the regions of Abu Dhabi
ADEK CUP FOOTBALL 2026 (U-15)
Throughout 1st ROUND the tournament, our players showcased exceptional talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship — facing tough competition and rising to the challenge at every stage. Reaching the finals among top-tier teams across the region is a true testament to our hard work and dedication.
We are proud to announce that our team has secured the TOPPED in our GROUP in ADEK CUP Football Tournament 2026 and qualified for Knock out stage, representing the regions of Abu Dhabi
ADEK CUP FOOTBALL 2026 (U-13)
Throughout 1st ROUND the tournament, our players showcased exceptional talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship — facing tough competition and rising to the challenge at every stage. Reaching the finals among top-tier teams across the region is a true testament to our hard work and dedication.
We are proud to announce that our team has secured the TOPPED in our GROUP in ADEK CUP Football Tournament 2026 and qualified for Knock out stage, representing the regions of Abu Dhabi.
ADEK CUP FOOTBALL 2026 (U-11)
Throughout 1st ROUND the tournament, our players showcased exceptional talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship — facing tough competition and rising to the challenge at every stage. Reaching the finals among top-tier teams across the region is a true testament to our hard work and dedication.
We are proud to announce that our team has secured the TOPPED in our GROUP in ADEK CUP Football Tournament 2026 and qualified for Knock out stage, representing the regions of Abu Dhabi
UAE Wrestling Federation School’s League Competition 2025-2026
Abu Dhabi Indian School proudly participated in the UAE Wrestling Federation School’s League Competition 2025-2026, showcasing commendable performance in the league’s first round. A total of 10 students represented the school across Junior (Grades 5–8) and Senior (Grades 9–12) categories.
Both teams displayed strong skill and sportsmanship. In an impressive achievement, two junior boys and two senior boys won their respective bouts, marking a successful start to the tournament.
Congratulations to our young wrestlers for their dedication and fighting spirit!
ADEK HACKATHON 2025
Our team – Norah Susan, Fritzie Andrew, Megan Ann, Kimberly Fernandes, and Nandini Pandya with the Team Mentor Mrs. Priya S Balachandran proudly participated in the ADEK Hackathon on the 17th of November 2025, where we showcased our innovative project addressing energy awareness and sustainability. During the event, we had the privilege of presenting our solution to representatives from the Department of Energy, Abu Dhabi, and ADEK, who highly appreciated the clarity, creativity, and real-world relevance of our work.
The team was declared winners of the Hackathon, a recognition that reflects the dedication, teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills demonstrated throughout the competition. Additionally, the students were commended for their outstanding outreach programme, through which they engaged peers and promoted the “Drop the Watt” initiative with enthusiasm and responsibility.
Our efforts were further acknowledged through the Outstanding Mentorship Award for empowering future pioneers and Achievement Award to the students for their exceptional contribution and impact as future pioneers.
CLEOPATRA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Ridansh from Grade 3, Primary Boys who has brought pride to our school by winning the Gold Medal in the 100m Breaststroke event at the Cleopatra Swimming Championship held on 15th November 2025.
ABU DHABI WORLD JIU-JITSU 2025
Our student, Mohammed Nahyan Parayamparambil Najibudeen, from Grade 3, who has made us extremely proud with his outstanding performance at the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival.
Competing at the prestigious Mubadala Arena on 15th November 2025, Mohammed demonstrated exceptional discipline, strength, and sportsmanship. His hard work and dedication were rewarded as he secured the Bronze Medal, marking a remarkable milestone in his sporting journey.
ABU DHABI RUN 2025
Our talented athlete, Mohammed Azhar, has made a remarkable achievement at the WB World Yas Island Abu Dhabi Run 2025. Competing in the Under-12 age group, Mohammed participated in the 2 km race held on 16th November 2025 and secured the Silver Medal
AL TASAMUH 2025
The students of Abu Dhabi Indian School, Middle Boys Section, actively participated in three key competitions—Creative i-STEAM, Tryst with Colors, and Linguistic Luminary—as part of the Al Tasamuh Event hosted by Global Indian International School, Baniyas, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Zac Mathew secured SECOND PRIZE in the Senior Category
ENGLISH LITERARY COMPETITION 2025
The Al Ain Inter-School English Literary Competition 2025 was held on 30th October 2025 at Al Ain Indian School. The event brought together participants from various schools across the region to celebrate the beauty of the English language through poem recitation and elocution contests.
From the ADIS Primary Girls Section (Grades III–V), talented students Nuha Ansari (Grade 5B) and Emma Mohammed (Grade 5B) proudly represented the school under the guidance of Mrs. Rahiyamol Hamza. Their outstanding performances earned remarkable achievements — Nuha secured Second Place in Poem Recitation, while Emma won Third Place in English Elocution.
INTER-SCHOOL VISUAL ART COMPETITION 2025
Emirates Future International Academy, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi hosted the Inter-School Visual Art Competition 2025 on 18th October 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event brought together talented young artists from various schools to celebrate creativity under the theme “UAE Heritage and Culture.”
A total of 16 students from Grades III, IV, and V represented the Primary Girls – Junior Category under the guidance of Mr. Sakthivel Perumall (Senior Boys Section). Participants showcased paintings, drawings, and mixed-media artworks reflecting Emirati values, sustainability, and innovation.
Al TASAMUH EVENT 2025
The students of Abu Dhabi Indian School once again showcased their talents and enthusiasm at the Al Tasamuh Event held at Global Indian International School, Baniyas, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
The team was accompanied and guided by Ms. Anupama Elizabeth Thiruvinal (Teacher in Charge) along with four other teachers. The delegation included 24 students who participated in various creative, linguistic, and technological competitions, representing the school with great spirit and teamwork.
The event aimed to foster collaboration,artistic expression, and technological excellence through a variety of competitions.
CBSE CLUSTER KABBADI TOURNAMENT 2025-2026
The Girls Kabaddi Team of our school participated for the first time in the CBSE Cluster Kabaddi Tournament and made a remarkable achievement by securing the 3rd place. The team displayed excellent skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the competition.
The championship, held under the prestigious banner of the (CBSE), and Shining star international school Abu Dhabi Held on 22, June 2025. And brought together top-performing teams from across the region. Our girls rose to the occasion with exceptional teamwork, strategy, and relentless spirit, defeating some of the toughest opponents to claim the coveted title.
Despite being new to the tournament, the players showed great spirit, discipline, and confidence on the mat. Their consistent effort and dedication during the coaching sessions were clearly reflected in their performance. This achievement has inspired many other students to take interest in Kabaddi and motivated the team to aim for even higher success in future competitions.
Congratulations to our Kabaddi girls’ team and the coaching staff for their outstanding effort and achievement!
CBSE CLUSTER SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP
2025-2026
The CBSE UAE Swimming Cluster for girls was held on 17th and 18th of June 2025 and organized by Bright Riders School, Abu Dhabi. The event was a wonderful platform for young swimmers to showcase their talent and sportsmanship.
Our school team consisted of 19 girls who took part in the event. An important achievement this year was the significant improvement in our swimmer’s timings in their events. Few students recorded their personal best timings which reflected their hard work, discipline, and consistent practice sessions.
U-19 CBSE FOOTBALL CLUSTER 2025-2026
We are thrilled to announce that our Girls Football Team has emerged as the Champions of the CBSE under -19 Football Tournament, 2025 showcasing extraordinary talent, determination, and sportsmanship on the field!
The championship, held under the prestigious banner of the (CBSE), and GULF ASIAN SCHOOL SHARJAH Held on 2, 3, 4 June 2025 at Pace International School, Sharjah. And brought together top-performing teams from across the region. Our girls rose to the occasion with exceptional teamwork, strategy, and relentless spirit, defeating some of the toughest opponents to claim the coveted title.
U-19 CBSE TABLE TENNIS CLUSTER 2025-2026
The CBSE U-19 Girls Table -Tennis Cluster Tournament was successfully conducted on 18th June 2025 at India International School, Sharjah .
The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from schools across the region, showcasing the passion and competitive spirit of young shuttlers.
The players displayed outstanding skills, discipline, and determination throughout the competition. Their teamwork and consistency stood out as they faced challenging matches with confidence and sportsmanship. With exceptional performances in each round,
Our U-19 Girls Team emerged as Champions, securing the Silver Medal.
- U-19 Girls Team – Silver Medal
UAE CBSE NATIONAL BADMINTON COMPETITION 2025-2026
The students of Middle Boys and Senior Boys enthusiastically represented our school at the CBSE National Badminton Competition 26th September to 1st October 2025, held at Gohana, Haryana, India. Under the guidance of Mr. Prafull Mishra, the event aimed to promote physical fitness, endurance, and badminton skills, while providing young shuttlers with an opportunity to showcase their talent and enhance their performance.
The participation was a resounding success, with students competing in both individual and team events, demonstrating remarkable energy, commitment, and sportsmanship.
CBSE UAE CLUSTER TAEKWONDO TOURNAMENT 2025-2026
The CBSE UAE Cluster Taekwondo Tournament 2025-2026 was successfully conducted on 30th May (Girls) at GEMS New Millennium School, Dubai. The tournament showcased strength, discipline, and determination as young athletes from across the UAE competed with great energy and sportsmanship.
With a remarkable performance, our student Alesha Shaji Krishnan of 9A secured a silver medal in the 50–55 kg (U-17 Girls) weight category and qualified for the Nationals.
The CBSE UAE Cluster Tournament was held on 29th May 2025 – Thursday at Gems New Millenium School – Al Khail, in a Knockout format. The ADIS team, trained under the guidance of Oryx Taekwondo Sports Club, delivered a stellar performance, winning a total of 12 medals – 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 6 Bronze across different categories.
The highlight of the tournament was the U-19 Boys Category, where ADIS proudly clinched the Overall Championship, marking a remarkable achievement for the school.
This year our students secured: –
- U-17 Girls : 1-Silver Medal and qualified for the Nationals
- U-19 Boys : 3-Gold, 3-Silver and 6-Bronze Medal and Overall Championship
CBSE NATIONAL ATHLETICS MEET 2025-2026
The CBSE National Athletics Meet 2025 was held in Varanasi from September 10 th to 13th, 2025, organized by Sant Atulanand School, Varanasi. A total of 3400 athletes from 1200 schools participated in the meet. From Abu Dhabi Indian school 11 girls and 3 boys represented the Gulf Region in this prestigious event.
In the Under-14 Girls category, the relay team secured the 4th position, showcasing their determination and sporting spirit. Additionally, Gauri Umrao achieved an impressive 5th position in high jump in the same category.
This remarkable participation and performance reflect the commitment, hard work, and talent of our young athletes.
This year our students secured: –
- U-14 Girls Category Fourth Postition in relay
- U-14 Girls 5th position in high jump
CBSE NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-2026
Our team secured an impressive fifth position overall in the Under-19 Mix category at the CBSE National Chess Championship held at MDS Public School in Udaipur. The students demonstrated exceptional discipline throughout the tournament, showcasing their teamwork and sportsmanship spirit. The CBSE National Chess Championship was an enriching experience for our students, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and learn from their peers.
This year our students secured: –
- Fifth Postition
UAE CBSE CLUSTER VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT (GIRLS) 2025-2026
The Volleyball cluster competition for U-14 Girls, held in the UAE, brought together 32 from across the region to showcase their skills and teamwork. Our school emerged victorious, winning the coveted trophy.
This year our students secured: –
- U-14 Winners Trophy
UAE CBSE CLUSTER VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT (GIRLS) 2025-2026
The Volleyball cluster competition for U-17 Girls, held in the UAE, brought together 32 from across the region to showcase their skills and teamwork. Our school emerged victorious, winning the coveted trophy.
This year our students secured: –
- U-17 Winners Trophy
UAE CBSE CLUSTER BADMINTON TOURNAMENT (BOYS) 2025-2026
The CBSE U-17 Badminton Boys Cluster Tournament was successfully conducted on 18th June 2025 at International Indian School, Baniyas, Abu Dhabi. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from schools across the region, showcasing the passion and competitive spirit of young shuttlers.
This year our students secured: –
- U-17 Boys’ Team – Gold Medal
UAE CBSE CLUSTER KHO-KHO TOURNAMENT (BOYS) 2025-2026
The Kho-Kho Cluster Tournament was an invaluable experience, showcasing our students’ growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This year, our all 3 teams secured third place in the UAE CBSE Kho-Kho Cluster Tournament across U14, U17, and U19 categories, winning bronze medals.
This year our students secured: –
- U-14, U-17 and U-19 – Bronze Medal
CBSE UAE CLUSTER HANDBALL TOURNAMENT (GIRLS) 2025-2026
The CBSE UAE Cluster Handball Tournament 2025-2026 was successfully conducted from 31st May to 1st June 2025 at Delhi Private School, Ajman. The tournament brought together talented teams from across the UAE, highlighting the dedication, energy, and sporting spirit of the young athletes.
This year our students secured: –
- U-19 Girls’ Team – Gold Medal
- U-14 Girls’ Team – Gold Medal
UAE CBSE CLUSTER SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-2026
The swimming cluster event was a thrilling showcase of energy, sportsmanship, and determination, with students from different schools coming together to compete in various categories.
This year our swimming teams secured: –
- GOLD – 4, SILVER – 3, BRONZE – 7 : TOTAL – 14
- OVERALL POSITION – 4
- 3 Boys qualified for the CBSE Nationals
CBSE U-19 BOYS TABLE -TENNIS CLUSTER TOURNAMENT 2025-2026
The CBSE U-19 Boys Table -Tennis Cluster Tournament was successfully conducted on 19th June 2025 at India International School, Sharjah .The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from schools across the region, showcasing the passion and competitive spirit of young shuttlers.
Our School got:
- U-19 Boys’ Team – Bronze Medal
CBSE CLUSTER ATHLETIC MEET 2025-2026
The UAE CBSE Cluster Athletic Meet 2025-26, a landmark event in the CBSE sports calendar, was successfully conducted at GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai, under the esteemed organization of Delhi Private School (DPS), Sharjah. The meet brought together young athletic talent from 60 CBSE-affiliated schools with 1200 athletes participated across the UAE.
Our School got:
- 8 GOLD, 8 SILVER, 8 BRONZE Medals
- GAURI UMRAO WON INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
- Overall, ADIS Girls Team bagged the 1st Runners-up position .
CBSE UAE Cluster Chess Tournament 2025-2026
The CBSE UAE Cluster Chess Tournament 2025-2026 was held on 19th June 2025 for Girls and 20th June 2025 for Boys at Private International English School, Abu Dhabi. Students competed across U-11, U-14, U-17, and U-19 categories, with enthusiastic participation from all. Our school took part in all the categories, demonstrating strong skills and sportsmanship.
- U-19 Boys’ Team: 1st Place – Gold Medals, and qualified for Nationals
- U-14 Boys’ Team: 3rd Place – Got Bronze Medal and Merit Certificates
- Overall: Our School secured 2nd Runner-Up in the Overall Championship.
WRO OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP – EUROPE
Team “UAE_MATRIX” with Bhargava Ganesh Hanuman, Devaj Nair Kamalon from ADIS proudly represented the United Arab Emirates, in the WRO – European Open Championship (Senior Category) held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 2nd to 5th September 2025.
We are delighted to share that the team achieved an outstanding result by securing the Silver Medal.
SANTHWANAM YOUTH FESTIVAL
This Festival was organized on 24th and 25th November 2017 at Gulf Model School , Al Qusais Dubai. For this competition our school has participated in huge number. We got Total 24 prizes in various events, including “THE BEST SCHOOL AWARD” among the Indian Schools in U.A.E.
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY CELEBRATION
A grand function was organized on 4th May 2018, at Yas Aldar Camp No.3 .
It was great honor and Memorable experience to have this invitation from the Ministry of Tolerance, under the patronage of His Excellence Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mabarak Al Nahyan.
That was a Significant experience for all the students to have that Deferential audience in front of them.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD:
Sanju George Oommen and Vysakh Jayagopal, both of them from Grade 12 have set a Guiness World Record in Video game racing. “The fastest lap of Laguna Seca by a team of 2 in Gran TUrismo 5”. This feat was achieved at Virgin Megastore, Yas Mall. The record involves a team of 2 members sharing two controls. Sanju had the accelerator and brakes while Vysakh had the steering controls. They beat the previous record of 1min 38 seconds by the renowned UK You Tubers Callux and KSI by 10.51 seconds. Their current record is 1min 28.51seconds.
They will have their names enrolled in the next edition of the Guiness World book to be published in 2017.
RANGOLI GULF
In the Rangoli Gulf Season 5, 78 schools across UAE participated in the event. Abu Dhabi Indian School secured the over all First position among the 12 Finalist schools and also declared as the Winner of the Rangoli Gulf Season 5.
ADIS also won the prize for the Best Music Team. Abhijit Anil Kumar was the best male singer and Aditya Mani was the Master Star of Rangoli.
The Prizes were announced and distributed on the Grand Finale function held at the Gems Modern Academy, Dubai on Friday, 13 May 2016 by the legendary music composer and singer of Bollywood Shri. Bappi Lahari.
Our children brought laurels to the school by participating and winning in various competitions such as Abu Dhabi Leadership Speech competition, Inter-Shool Quiz Competitions conducted by various schools.
OPEN ATHLETIC MEET 2016
In Open Athletic Meet 2016 was held on 18-11-2016 at ISC Abu Dhabi, our school won Individual championship in all categories and also overall championship trophy.