The Global One Championship, the first-ever multi-sport inter-school tournament by Global Schools Group brought together 800+ students from across India, representing more than 25+ schools, for three days of energetic competition and collaboration. The event was hosted at One World International School (OWIS), Sarjapur, with students participating from Global Indian International School (GIIS), One World International School (OWIS), Witty International School and Glendale, showcasing remarkable teamwork, competitive spirit and sportsmanship.
The championship conducted over three days featured eight sports, including athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, cricket, football, swimming, and table tennis. Students competed in the under-14 and under-17 categories for both boys and girls, with cricket conducted exclusively for boys. All events were live-streamed, allowing families across India to follow the action in real time.
The tournament also included a dedicated sightseeing day for students travelling from outside Bengaluru, giving them an opportunity to experience the culture and landmarks of the city.
The ‘Number 1 Sports School’ title for 2025 was awarded to GIIS Whitefield, with OWIS Sarjapur and GIIS Ahmedabad securing the second and third positions, respectively. Across individual sports, GIIS Whitefield emerged as a dominant performer, winning top honours in athletics, badminton, cricket, football and table tennis. OWIS Sarjapur claimed leading positions in basketball and swimming, while both GIIS Ahmedabad and OWIS Sarjapur shared top honours in chess.
“The successful completion of the Global One Championship reaffirms our belief in the power of sports to build confidence, discipline and resilience among young learners. Bringing students from across our India campuses onto a single national platform created an atmosphere of purpose, camaraderie and healthy competition,” said Mr. Rajeev Koul, Deputy COO, Global Schools Group. “Season 1 lays a strong foundation for a unified sporting culture within GSG, and the passion, talent and sportsmanship demonstrated by our students throughout the tournament has been truly encouraging,” he added.
