24th National Para-Swimming Championship Concludes with Karnataka as Champion
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship concluded with Karnataka emerging as the overall champion. |
| Organizer | Organized by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Goa Paralympic Association. |
| Venue | Panaji, Goa. |
| Total Participants | 518 swimmers (360 men and 158 women). |
| First-time Competitors | 231 swimmers. |
| States Represented | Participants from 28 states, with 21 states securing medals. |
| Top Teams | 1st: Karnataka (392 points), 2nd: Maharashtra (378 points), 3rd: Rajasthan (248 points). |
| Individual Championship Highlights | Men's Senior Champion: Mohammed Aasim (Kerala), Men's Junior Champion: Ravi Karthik (Andhra Pradesh), Men's Sub-Junior Champion: Revansh (Haryana), Women's Senior Champion: Sharanya (Karnataka), Women's Junior Champion: Saee Pujair (Maharashtra), Women's Sub-Junior Champion: Abha Ganesh (Maharashtra). |
| Significance | Highlighted inclusivity and growing reach of para-sports, expanded opportunities for para-athletes, and inspired future participation. |