MES Indian School inaugurated its 52nd Annual Athletic Meet, ‘Impulse 2026’, on October 22 on the school grounds, amid an atmosphere of sporting enthusiasm and collective pride.
Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, a Qatar national football player representing Al Duhail SC, graced the ceremony as chief guest.
Hamad Mohamed al-Hadwan, head of the Age Groups Sector, Abdul Rahman Abdullah Amodi, and Aberahim Youssoufi, marketing officers, attended as guests of honour, in the distinguished presence of members of the School Governing Board.
The occasion featured an impressive, synchronised march-past by the Blue, Green, Red and Yellow Houses, followed by the national medal winners and the Scouts and Guides, reflecting discipline, unity and sporting pride.
Declaring the meet open, the chief guest, Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, underscored sports’ transformative power in nurturing discipline, dedication, teamwork, and perseverance. A highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of the school’s CBSE national medal winners for their exceptional sporting achievements.
In her address, principal Dr Hameeda Kadar congratulated the champions, noting that MES Indian School had written an extraordinary chapter in its sporting legacy by breaking records and reaching unprecedented heights at the CBSE National Games. Upon hoisting the school sports flag, Badarudheen Gulam Mohiyudheen, director of Sports and Games, MES Governing Board, conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the CBSE national winners, lauding their perseverance, commitment and outstanding accomplishments.
Athwif Abdullah, sports captain, led the oath-taking ceremony, followed by the ceremonial arrival of the Olympic Torch, carried by the school athletes. Adding vibrancy to the inaugural proceedings, special performances by students from the Boys’, Girls’, and Junior Sections captivated the audience with their creativity, energy, and artistic flair.
The colourful presentations infused the occasion with youthful exuberance and enhanced the ceremony’s celebratory spirit. Denica Machado, sports captain, delivered the welcome address, while Ishan Bin Thasneef, head boy, proposed a vote of thanks.
The members of the Physical Education Department, under the leadership of Salim J Nadaf, coordinated the Annual Athletic Meet 2026, which celebrated athletic prowess, fair play, and camaraderie among MES students.