Muscat: The mega event witnessed the participation of over 3000 students representing all Indian Schools across the Sultanate, making it one of the largest inter-school sporting events in the region.

The Schoolympic embodies the core objectives of fostering sportsmanship, inclusivity, and healthy competition among students of all age groups. It encourages young minds to step beyond classrooms and discover their potential on the field.

The event was successfully hosted across multiple venues, including Indian School Al Seeb, Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir, Indian School Bousher, and Indian School Muscat, ensuring wide accessibility and participation across different regions.

The glittering Valedictory Ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries including His Excellency Shri G. V. Srinivas, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, Syed Ahmad Salman, Chairman- Board of Directors, Indian Schools Oman, Abdul Wahid Al Murshadi, CEO of Sohar International, and Yasser Mahdi, Regional Manager, Oman Air, along with several eminent guests and stakeholders from the education and corporate sectors.

The competition saw remarkable performances across various disciplines and age categories, highlighting the depth of talent within the Indian schooling community in Oman. A total of 690 medals were awarded to deserving students, recognizing excellence, perseverance, and sporting spirit.

Indian School Muscat emerged as the Overall Champion, while Indian School Bousher secured the Runners-Up position, both demonstrating exceptional consistency and competitive spirit throughout the event.

His Excellency Shri G. V. Srinivas, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, commended the Board for organizing such a noble initiative, bringing students from all Indian Schools under one unified platform, an achievement of remarkable scale and significance. He lauded the Board for its magnanimous efforts and also expressed his appreciation to the parent fraternity for their understanding and wholehearted support in encouraging their children to participate in this endeavor.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman of the Board, Syed Ahmad Salman, remarked, “The Ambassador’s Schoolympic is a noble initiative that provides a vibrant platform for young talents across the Sultanate to showcase their abilities. This event is not merely about winning or losing, but about participation, discipline, teamwork, and the joy of sport. The enthusiasm displayed by students has made us immensely proud.”

He further added, “This unique initiative reflects our commitment to holistic education, where physical development and character building go hand in hand with academics. The energy and passion witnessed across venues reaffirm that the future of sports within our student community is bright.”

Mr. Syed Ahmad Salman, Chairman, asserted that bringing together students from diverse schools and backgrounds under one sporting banner fosters unity and mutual respect. He remarked that the scale and success of this edition have truly set a benchmark for the years to come.

The Ambassador’s Schoolympic 2026 stands as a testament to the vision of promoting sportsmanship, inclusivity, leadership, and holistic development, providing students across different age categories with an opportunity to excel, collaborate, and grow through sports.

The Board of Directors, Indian Schools Oman, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participating schools, sponsors, organizers, Physical Education teachers, volunteers, and supporters whose collective efforts ensured the grand success of this prestigious event.