Gurugram, April 13 -- The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) successfully conducted the North Region Under-9 and Under-11 Swimming and Athletics Championship at Pathways School Gurgaon, bringing together over 400 young athletes from leading schools across the region.

The championship reflected ISSO's strong focus on grassroots development, with the Under-9 and Under-11 categories being treated as key priority segments. ISSO firmly believes that early exposure to structured competition plays a crucial role in identifying and nurturing young talent, helping build a strong foundation for future sporting excellence, as per a press release.

These junior competitions are designed not only to develop athletic skills but also to i...