Nashik to Host State Swimming Championship After 14 Years Over 700 swimmers from 27 districts to compete winners to qualify for National Championships

 

Nashik to Host State Swimming Championship After 14 Years

Over 700 swimmers from 27 districts to compete

winners to qualify for National Championships

 

Nashik: Nashik will host the Maharashtra State Age Group Swimming Championship after a gap of 14 years. The championship is being jointly organised by the Maharashtra Aquatic Association (MAA) and the Nashik District Swimming Association. The three-day competition will be held from July 18 to 20 at the Jijamata International Swimming Pool, Nashik Road.

More than 700 swimmers from nearly 27 districts across Maharashtra are expected to participate in the Sub-Junior and Junior categories. The championship will also serve as the selection event for the National Championships.

 

Live Streaming and Modern Facilities

The championship will feature live streaming on YouTube, allowing swimming enthusiasts to watch the events online. Electronic touch pads will be used for accurate timing, while LED display screens will provide live results and race updates, ensuring international-standard competition management.

 

Gateway to National Championships

Swimmers selected from this championship will represent Maharashtra at the National Championships. Junior swimmers will qualify for the National Championship in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, while Sub-Junior swimmers will compete at the National Championship in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

 

Historic Championship Returns After 14 Years with SFI Recognition

Maharashtra Aquatic Association (MAA) Secretary Raju Palkar said that the State Age Group Swimming Championship is being organised under the aegis of the MAA after a gap of 14 years, following recognition by the Swimming Federation of India (SFI).

He said the association is proud to host the championship once again. According to him, the event will provide valuable exposure not only to swimmers but also to coaches and parents by giving them an opportunity to understand the format, rules and competitive environment of a high-level swimming championship.

 

Inauguration and Registration

The championship will be inaugurated on July 18 at 10.00 am in the presence of distinguished guests.

Registration and reporting of all participants will take place on July 17 at 4.00 pm at the swimming pool.

 

Safety and Event Management

The competition will begin at 8.00 am every day. Lifesaving Mumbai will serve as the official safety partner. Medals and prizes will be presented to winners at the end of each day's events. Organisers have made comprehensive arrangements to ensure smooth, safe and disciplined conduct of the championship.