Glendale Students Strike Gold and Silver at ISSO Taekwondo Nationals

Hyderabad; September 23, 2025: Glendale Academy, Suncity, Hyderabad, made the city proud by winning six medals at the ISSO Taekwondo National Championship 2025, held at Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School, Mumbai, on 21 and 22 September, 2025. Three students—Rabhya Verma, Aairah Alina Ahmed and Aahil Ayan Ahmed—collectively brought home three gold and three silver medals, showcasing their skill and determination on the national stage.

Rabhya Verma, a Grade 8 student, led the charge with two Gold Medals in the Under-14 category, marking her second consecutive year of double-gold success at the ISSO Games. Her international accomplishments include a Silver Medal at the 2023 Taekwondo Poomsae Championship in Japan, reflecting her dedication and consistency.

Siblings Aairah Alina Ahmed, a Grade 5 student, and Aahil Ayan Ahmed, a Grade 4 student, added to the school’s triumph in the Under-11 category, with Aairah winning one Gold and one Silver Medal and Aahil securing two Silver Medals, reinforcing Glendale’s reputation for nurturing sporting excellence from a young age.

Glendale Academy marked its excellence at the prestigious national-level Taekwondo championship, where just four students from the school won six medals out of 61 competing schools nationwide, earning the school a place among the Top 10 schools in India on the ISSO Achievers Board 2025–26.

Commenting on the feat, Minu Salooja, Director, Glendale Academy, Suncity, Hyderabad, said, “We are immensely proud of Rabhya, Aairah, and Aahil for their outstanding performances at the national level. Their dedication and fighting spirit reflect the values we uphold at Glendale. These victories are a testament to our commitment to holistic education, where sports and academics go hand in hand,” adding, “Glendale Academy continues to focus on holistic education, blending rigorous academics with world-class sports training, performing arts, and values-based learning. By fostering discipline, resilience, and confidence, Glendale ensures its students are prepared to excel both on national platforms and as future global citizens.”

Rabhya Verma said, “Winning two gold medals for the second year in a row feels incredible. I trained hard every day and this achievement shows that focus and discipline make anything possible. I am thankful to my coaches, teachers, and family for supporting me.”

“Winning a Gold and a Silver medal at the national level is a dream come true. I learned that dedication, practice, and believing in yourself can make anything possible. I’m grateful to my coaches, teachers, and family for guiding me every step of the way,” said Aairah. 

“I had a lot of fun at the championship and tried my best in every match. Winning two silver medals makes me happy, and I’m thankful to my coaches and family for cheering me on.” said Aahil.