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Sports

Students competing in sport at GEMS Al Khaleej International School

Beyond Academics

Sports overview

From Sports Days to varsity competition, sport is part of everyday life at AKIS, building fitness, teamwork, and confidence at every stage.

Whole school

Sports Days

Our annual Sports Days bring the whole school together, a highlight of the AKIS calendar built around teamwork, healthy competition, and school spirit. Events are structured for every phase and every ability, so all students can take part and experience success, with staff and parents cheering them on.

Sports Day celebration at GEMS AKIS
Students active in the In-House Sports League at GEMS AKIS

Year round

In-House Sports League

Our In-House Sports League keeps students active year-round, with structured competitions during breaks, lunchtimes, and after school in a safe, supervised environment.

Through football, basketball, volleyball, and other team sports, students build fitness, leadership, and sportsmanship; and standout talent is identified for a pathway into our varsity teams.

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Team sports

Competition

Varsity Sports Program

AKIS athletes compete in leading UAE sporting events, including the DASSA Championships, Dubai School Games, and AUS Sharakah Sports Day. Across football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, swimming, and aquathlon, our varsity program builds confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of sport; with every achievement celebrated across the school community.

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Table tennis
  • Badminton
  • Swimming
  • Aquathlon
  • DASSA Championships
  • Dubai School Games
  • AUS Sharakah Sports Day
AKIS varsity athletes in competition

Results

Sports Achievements: Academic Year 2025–26

AKIS sports achievements for academic year 2025 to 2026
TeamCompetitionResultTeams Competing
U19 Basketball GirlsAUS1st place42
U19 Basketball GirlsDASSA1st place8
U16 Basketball GirlsDASSA1st place8
U19 Basketball BoysDASSA2nd place8
U19 Football BoysDASSA3rd place8
U16 Football BoysDASSA1st place8
U14 Football BoysDASSA2nd place8
U15 Swimming Gala (overall)DASSA1st place6
U15 200m FreestyleDASSA2nd place20 swimmers
U15 100m ButterflyDASSA2nd place15 swimmers
U19 AquathlonDASSA2nd place8

Citywide

Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30

Every year, AKIS joins the citywide Dubai Fitness Challenge, with students and staff completing 30 minutes of activity a day for 30 days, through fitness circuits, morning energizers, walking challenges, and class competitions.

Celebration

Athlete Award Ceremony

Our annual Athlete Award Ceremony celebrates the achievements, commitment, and sportsmanship of AKIS student athletes across every sport, from individual performances to team success. It's a proud AKIS tradition that honors our students, coaches, and families, and inspires the next generation to get active and aim high.

Celebration of student achievement at GEMS AKIS

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