590 Shuttlers Battle at ISSO National Badminton Championship
590 shuttlers from 106 international schools competed at the ISSO National Badminton Championship in Noida. Check the winners list here.
The ISSO National Badminton Championship 2026–27 has successfully concluded at the Prometheus School in Noida, marking a massive milestone for school-level sports in India. The five-day extravaganza, held from October 1 to October 5, 2026, saw an incredible turnout of 590 student-athletes representing 106 international curriculum schools from across the country.
The championship provided a high-octane platform for young talent, featuring intense battles across Boys’ and Girls’ categories in the U14, U17, and U19 age groups. Whether in individual showdowns or high-stakes team events, the level of competition was nothing short of professional.
World-Class Infrastructure in Noida
Prometheus School served as the perfect host for this large-scale event. The tournament was conducted in the school’s state-of-the-art, air-conditioned indoor badminton hall, which boasts eight world-standard courts. This setup ensured that the massive scale of the championship was managed efficiently, offering the young shuttlers a professional atmosphere to showcase their skills.
Mukesh Sharma, Founder Chairperson & CEO of Prometheus School and a dedicated sports enthusiast, played a key role in facilitating this opportunity for young athletes. Gaurav Dixit, Founding Director of ISSO, noted that the growing participation reflects the increasing confidence that parents, schools, and athletes have in the quality of ISSO competitions.
Individual Champions: The Rising Stars
The individual categories saw fierce competition, with several standout performers claiming their glory:
U14 Category
- Boys: Madhav Sharma of Jayshree Periwal Global School secured the title after defeating R. Rakshan of The Indian Public School.
- Girls: Vanya Choudhary of Prometheus School Noida emerged victorious, defeating Shanaya Tak of Rustomjee Cambridge International School Virar.
U17 Category
- Boys: Muhammad Ayaan Patel of Fountainhead School claimed the championship by defeating Pratim Manihar of Witty International School, Mumbai.
- Girls: Manisha Thirukonda Vishnu Kumar of SNBP World School, Pune, took the top spot after beating Chaarvi Petta of The Gaudium School.
U19 Category
- Boys: Daksh Gehlot of Rockwoods International School won the title by overcoming Pushkar Shriram of Sanjay Ghodawat International School.
- Girls: Siona Gala of Fountainhead School emerged as the champion after a tough final against Teestha Gaonkar of Oberoi International School.
Team Event Showdowns
The team events were equally thrilling, with schools battling for dominance in every age bracket:
- U14 Boys: Yellow Train School defeated Rustomjee Cambridge International School Virar 2-0.
- U14 Girls: Hosts Prometheus School Noida clinched the title with a 2-0 win over Mayo College Girls School.
- U17 Boys: Fountainhead School defeated Indus International School Bengaluru 2-0.
- U17 Girls: The Chintels School secured victory over The Gaudium School with a 2-0 scoreline.
- U19 Boys: Rockwoods International School took the championship with a 2-0 win over Sanjay Ghodawat International School.
- U19 Girls: Fountainhead School won a close battle against Jayshree Periwal International School, winning 2-1.
As the tournament wraps up, ISSO has reaffirmed its commitment to building structured, high-quality national competitions that provide clear pathways for student-athletes to transition from school sports to the national and international stage.