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Goa Hosts 24th National Para-Swimming Championship

The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship commenced on 20th October in Goa, showcasing a vibrant celebration of exceptional talent and unwavering determination among athletes from across the nation. The event has attracted para-swimmers from various states, highlighting their skills and resilience in the sport.

24th National Para-Swimming Championship Overview

Event Launch : The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship began on October 20, 2024, in Goa.

Celebration of Talent : The championship celebrates exceptional talent and determination among para-athletes from across India.

Participation : Athletes from various states are competing for prestigious titles, showcasing resilience and athleticism.

Key Highlights

Men’s Events

S4 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Lakhan Singh (Rajasthan) – Time: 3:04.50
  • Silver: Kamalkant (Odisha)
  • Bronze: Balraj (Haryana)

S5 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Narhari (Odisha) – Time: 1:54.73
  • Silver: Lakshmarao (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Bronze: Shams Aalam (Bihar)

S6 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Chaitanya Vishwas (Maharashtra) – Time: 1:15.64
  • Silver: Rajendra Singh (Uttarakhand)
  • Bronze: Chaitonya (Odisha)

S7 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Tejas (Karnataka) – Time: 1:14.19
  • Silver: Gopichand (Karnataka)
  • Bronze: Charith (Andhra Pradesh)

S8 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Shridhar (Karnataka) – Time: 1:07.46

S9 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Sahil Rajaram (Karnataka)
  • Silver: Amol (Karnataka)

S10 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Kapil Kumar (Services) – Time: 1:02.50
  • Silver: Ajay Hindurao (Maharashtra)
  • Bronze: Swapnil Sanjay (Maharashtra)

Junior Events

Junior Boys S2 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Muhammed Aasim (Kerala)

Junior Boys S5 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Aniket Chidambar (Karnataka)

Junior Boys S7 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Eeshan (Karnataka)

Junior Boys S9 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Mohit Kumar (Bihar)

Women’s Events

S6 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: [Athlete name]
  • Silver: Kabita (Odisha)
  • Bronze: Papu Devi (Rajasthan)

S7 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Sharanya (Karnataka)

S8 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Vashnavi Vinod (Maharashtra)

S9 100m Freestyle

  • Gold: Shashruti Vinayak (Maharashtra) – Time: 1:36.83
  • Silver: Monika (Haryana)
  • Bronze: Jambuben (Gujarat)

Additional Events

50m Backstroke

  • Men’s S3 Category: Gold – Kamalakant (Odisha)
  • Men’s S6 Category: Gold – Jeya Selvan (Tamil Nadu)

Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship commenced on 20th October in Goa
Key Highlights Para-athletes from various states are competing for prestigious titles.
Men’s Events
S4 100m Freestyle Gold: Lakhan Singh (Rajasthan) – 3:04.50, Silver: Kamalkant (Odisha),

Bronze: Balraj (Haryana)

S5 100m Freestyle Gold: Narhari (Odisha) – 1:54.73,

Silver: Lakshmarao (Andhra Pradesh), Bronze: Shams Aalam (Bihar)

S6 100m Freestyle Gold: Chaitanya Vishwas (Maharashtra) – 1:15.64,

Silver: Rajendra Singh (Uttarakhand), Bronze: Chaitonya (Odisha)

S7 100m Freestyle Gold: Tejas (Karnataka) – 1:14.19,

Silver: Gopichand (Karnataka), 

Bronze: Charith (Andhra Pradesh)

S8 100m Freestyle Gold: Shridhar (Karnataka) – 1:07.46
S9 100m Freestyle Gold: Sahil Rajaram (Karnataka),

Silver: Amol (Karnataka)

S10 100m Freestyle Gold: Kapil Kumar (Services) – 1:02.50, Silver: Ajay Hindurao (Maharashtra),

Bronze: Swapnil Sanjay (Maharashtra)

Junior Events
Junior Boys S2 100m Freestyle Gold: Muhammed Aasim (Kerala)
Junior Boys S5 100m Freestyle Gold: Aniket Chidambar (Karnataka)
Junior Boys S9 100m Freestyle Gold: Mohit Kumar (Bihar)
Junior Boys S7 100m Freestyle Gold: Eeshan (Karnataka)
Women’s Events
S6 100m Freestyle Gold: [Athlete name], Silver: Kabita (Odisha), Bronze: Papu Devi (Rajasthan)
S7 100m Freestyle Gold: Vashnavi Vinod (Maharashtra)
S8 100m Freestyle Gold: Sharanya (Karnataka)
S9 100m Freestyle Gold: Shashruti Vinayak (Maharashtra) – 1:36.83, Silver: Monika (Haryana), Bronze: Jambuben (Gujarat)
Additional Events
50m Backstroke
Men’s S3 Category :Gold – Kamalakant (Odisha)
Men’s S6 Category Gold – Jeya Selvan (Tamil Nadu)

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