Archive · 7 Oct 2026
ISSO National Badminton Championship Draws 590 Student-Athletes
The ISSO National Badminton Championship was held in Noida from October 1 to 5, 2026.
It brought together 590 students from 106 international-curriculum schools in India.
Players competed in three age groups: under 14, under 17 and under 19.
Boys and girls took part in both individual and team events.
Prometheus School hosted the tournament in an indoor hall with eight courts.
Students from several schools won individual titles.
Different schools also won the team championships.
ISSO said it wants to keep providing well-organised competitions and pathways for young athletes.
The championship ran October 1–5, 2026, at Prometheus School in Noida.
It brought together 590 student-athletes from 106 international-curriculum schools across India.
Boys’ and girls’ individual and team events were held in U14, U17 and U19 categories.
Individual champions included Madhav Sharma and Vanya Choudhary at U14, and Daksh Gehlot and Siona Gala at U19.
Team titles went to Yellow Train School, Prometheus School, Fountainhead School, The Chintels School and Rockwoods International School.
- Who
- 590 student-athletes from 106 international-curriculum schools, competing in the ISSO National Badminton Championship.
- What
- A five-day national badminton championship featuring individual and team events for boys and girls in U14, U17 and U19 categories.
- When
- October 1–5, 2026.
- Where
- Prometheus School, Noida, India.
- Why
- ISSO said the competition aims to provide well-organised tournaments and meaningful progression pathways for young athletes.
- Participants
- 590 student-athletes
- Schools represented
- 106 international-curriculum schools across India
- Dates
- October 1–5, 2026
- Venue
- Prometheus School, Noida
- Age categories
- U14, U17 and U19
- Competition formats
- Individual and team events for boys and girls
- Venue facilities
- An air-conditioned indoor badminton hall with eight courts