24th National Para-Swimming Championship Begins in Goa
The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship started on Sunday in Goa, showcasing the incredible talent and determination of athletes from all over India. Competitors from various states gathered to demonstrate their skills and compete for prestigious titles.
Men’s Events Highlights
In the men’s events, Lakhan Singh from Rajasthan won the gold medal in the S4 100m freestyle with a time of 3:04.50. Kamalkant from Odisha and Balraj from Haryana took silver and bronze, respectively. Narhari from Odisha claimed victory in the S5 100m freestyle, followed by Lakshmarao from Andhra Pradesh and Shams Aalam from Bihar.
Chaitanya Vishwas from Maharashtra excelled in the S6 100m freestyle, winning gold. Rajendra Singh from Uttarakhand and Chaitonya from Odisha followed. Karnataka’s Tejas and Gopichand dominated the S7 category, with Tejas clocking in at 1:14.19. Shridhar from Karnataka won gold in the S8 category, while Sahil Rajaram and Amol from Karnataka shone in the S9 event. Kapil Kumar from the Services took gold in the S10 category.
Junior and Women’s Events
In the junior events, Muhammed Aasim from Kerala and Aniket Chidambar from Karnataka were standout performers. Eeshan from Karnataka and Mohit Kumar from Bihar also excelled. In the women’s events, [Athlete name] won gold in the S6 100m freestyle, with Kabita from Odisha and Papu Devi from Rajasthan following. Sharanya from Karnataka and Vaishnavi Vinod from Maharashtra shone in their categories.
50m Backstroke Events
The championship also featured exciting 50m backstroke events. Kamalakant from Odisha won gold in the Men’s S3 category, and Jeya Selvan from Tamil Nadu took the top spot in the Men’s S6 category.
This championship not only highlights the exceptional abilities of para-athletes but also promotes inclusivity and determination in sports, inspiring future generations.
Doubts Revealed
Para-Swimming -: Para-swimming is a sport for athletes with physical disabilities. It is similar to regular swimming but has different categories based on the type and level of disability.
S4 100m freestyle -: S4 is a classification in para-swimming for athletes with certain physical disabilities. The 100m freestyle is a swimming race where athletes swim 100 meters using the freestyle stroke.
S7 category -: S7 is another classification in para-swimming. It is for athletes with a different level of physical disability compared to S4. Each category ensures fair competition among swimmers with similar abilities.
Inclusivity -: Inclusivity means including people of all abilities and backgrounds. In sports, it means giving everyone a chance to participate, regardless of their physical challenges.
Para-athletes -: Para-athletes are athletes who have physical disabilities. They compete in sports that are adapted to their abilities, like para-swimming.