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Abu Dhabi to host 2025 CMAS World Cup Finswimming Indoor
Abu Dhabi, March 15: The UAE Swimming Federation announced that Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 CMAS World Cup Finswimming Indoor next October.
409 athletes from 13 states compete in swimming championship in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, March 5: Gandhinagar is hosting the All India Civil Services Swimming Championship 2024-25, with 409 athletes and officials from 13 states, 12 regional sports boards, and four Union Territories participating.
Exclusive! A special team from Mumbai trained us on underwater swimming for Kingston, says G V Prakash
Chennai, Feb 22: National Award-winning music director G V Prakash, who plays the lead in India’s first sea horror adventure, ‘Kingston’, says that the entire cast of the film was trained in underwater swimming by a special team from Mumbai.
Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study
New Delhi, Feb 18: Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella -- a bacterium that can cause pneumonia -- said a team of researchers on Tuesday calling out on people who engage in open water swimming to be aware of the risk.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Para sport, swimming and track cycling to shine as top medal events
Glasgow, Feb 6: The Glasgow 2026 Organising Company on Thursday announced the medal event programme for the 23rd Commonwealth Games, with para sport, track cycling and swimming set for the most extensive medal event programmes in Commonwealth Games history.
National Games: Karnataka dominates swimming, Odisha-Haryana set to play womens' football final
Haldwani, February 5: On the final day of the 38th National Games swimming competitions, held at the Manskhund Swimming Pool, Golapar, Haldwani, athletes from across the country delivered exceptional performances. Leading the charge, Karnataka showcased its supremacy, claiming several gold medals and proving its strength in the sport.
National Games 2025: Dhinidhi's swimming medal tally goes to nine with latest gold
Dehradun, February 4: Karnataka's teen swimming sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu set a new national record in women's 400 m freestyle category during the ongoing 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, continuing her incredible run in swimming at the event.
Sidharth Malhotra shares a glimpse of his swim routine
Mumbai, Feb 4: Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra shared an empowering video of himself swimming, alongside a motivating message about the importance of discipline in personal growth.
Karnataka swimmers dominate opening day of 38th National Games with 5 golds and new records
Haldwani, January 29: Karnataka's swimmers stole the spotlight on the opening day of the 38th National Games 2025, clinching five gold medals and setting a new meet record at the Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Complex.
38th National Games: Karnataka dominates first day in the pool
Haldwani, Jan 29: Karnataka's swimmers made a powerful statement on the opening day of the 38th National Games 2025 here on Wednesday, clinching five gold medals and setting a new meet record at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Complex.
Karnataka swimmers shine at 2nd Den Den Sea Swimming Championship, clinching 51 Medals
Mangalore, January 27: Karnataka swimmers made waves at the second edition of the Den Den Sea Swimming Championship, where they secured an outstanding 51 medals, including 17 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze. The state's dominant performance was evident as they swept the top honours across multiple categories in the open-water competition held at the pristine Mangalore Surf Club beach.
Karnataka shines in 2nd edition of Den Den Sea Swimming Championship, bags 51 medals
Mangaluru, Jan 27: Swimmers representing Karnataka made waves at the second edition of the Den Den Sea Swimming Championship, where they secured an outstanding 51 medals, including 17 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze.
Accommodation challenge persists, road closure issue resolved for swimmers at Uttarakhand National Games
New Delhi, Jan 27: Swimmers, who are reaching Uttarakhand to compete in the 38th National Games on Monday, could face significant issues concerning accommodation arrangements. Athletes will reportedly be provided accommodation at Jim Corbett Park, which is 1.5 to 2 hours away from the swimming venue in Haldwani. At the same time, the officials will be put up in Nainital, about 1.5 hours away in the opposite direction creating a logistical challenge for the swimmers at the Games.
Over 200 swimmers gear up for Den Den 2025 Sea Swimming Championship in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jan 24: The second edition of the Den Den Sea Swimming Championship has garnered an overwhelming response, with over 200 swimmers from across India set to compete at the Mangalore Surf Club Beach this Sunday.
Over 200 swimmers gear up for Den Den 2025 Sea Swimming Championship
Mangalore, January 24: The second edition of the Den Den Sea Swimming Championship has garnered an overwhelming response, with over 200 swimmers from across India set to compete at the Mangalore Surf Club Beach this Sunday.
Kiren Rijiju congratulates team 'Chandu Champion', Murlikant Petkar on receiving Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 18: On Friday, Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar was honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi.
Received Arjuna Award because of Sajid Nadiadwala: Murlikant Petkar on recognition after 'Chandu Champion'
New Delhi, January 16: Paralympic Gold medalist Murlikant Petkar on Thursday expressed his feelings about getting recognition after the release of the film 'Chandu Champion'.
Recognition I longed for throughout my journey: Murlikant Petkar after being nominated for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 16: Paralympic Gold Medallist Murlikant Petkar on Thursday expressed his feelings after being named for the Arjuna Award in 2025's National Sports Awards, the formal cermony for which will take place on Friday, January 17.
Recognition I longed for throughout my journey: Maralikant Petkar after being nominated for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 16: Paralympic Gold Medallist Maralikant Petkar on Thursday expressed his feelings after being named for the Arjuna Award in 2025's National Sports Awards, the formal cermony for which will take place on Friday, January 17.
He is getting due recognition, extremely happy: Kabir Khan on Arjuna award for para-swimmer Murlikant Petkar
Mumbai, January 2: Director Kabir Khan is extremely happy that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has awarded the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) to para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar.