M.E.S. Indian School inaugurated its 52nd Annual Athletic Meet, ‘Impulse 2026’, on 22 October 2026 on the school grounds, amid an atmosphere of sporting enthusiasm and collective pride. Mr Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, a Qatar national football player representing Al Duhail SC, graced the ceremony as Chief Guest. Mr Hamad Mohamed Al-Hadwan, Head of Age Groups Sector, Abdul Rahman Abdullah Amodi and Mr Aberahim Youssoufi, Marketing Officers, attended as Guests of Honour, in the distinguished presence of the members of the School Governing Board.
The occasion featured an impressive, synchronized 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, Mr 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, the Principal, Dr Hameeda Kadar, congratulated the champions, observing that M.E.S. Indian School had scripted an extraordinary chapter in its sporting legacy by breaking records and scaling unprecedented heights at the CBSE National Games. Upon hoisting the school sports flag, Mr Badarudheen Gulam Mohiyudheen, Director of Sports and Games, M.E.S. Governing Board, conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the CBSE national winners, lauding their perseverance, commitment and outstanding accomplishments.
The oath-taking ceremony was led by Athwif Abdullah, Sports Captain, followed by the ceremonial arrival of the Olympic Torch, carried by the school athletes. Adding vibrancy to the inaugural proceedings, special performances by the students of 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 celebratory spirit of the ceremony. The welcome address was delivered by Denica Machado, Sports Captain, while Ishan Bin Thasneef, Head Boy, proposed a vote of thanks. The members of the Physical Education Department, under the leadership of Mr Salim J Nadaf coordinated the Annual Athletic Meet 2026, which heralded a celebration of athletic prowess, fair play and camaraderie among the students of M.E.S.