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)