Young Swimmers Make Waves at Inter-District Championship

Jammu and Srinagar Athletes Dazzle with Record-Breaking Performances at
IDPS Pool

Jammu, October 7

The Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS), Jammu and Kashmir, successfully

organized the Inter-District Swimming Championship 2025 at IDPS School, Sujwan, Jammu,

showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship among young swimmers from across the

Union Territory.

The final day of the boys’ championship witnessed a series of exhilarating races and nail-

biting finishes as participants from Jammu and Srinagar districts competed fiercely across

various categories and strokes. The event reflected not only the swimmers’ skill and

determination but also the growing popularity of swimming as a competitive sport in the

region.

Under-17 and Under-19 Events

In the Under-17 100-meter Freestyle, Musa Parvaiz (Jammu) captured gold with a stellar

timing of 1:02:32, while Barkat Ali (Srinagar) and Divyan Aggarwal (Jammu) claimed silver

and bronze, respectively. The 50-meter Backstroke (U-17) saw Abdul Alim (Srinagar)

dominate with a winning time of 43:21, followed by Barkat Ali (Srinagar) and Aariv Gupta

(Jammu).

In the Under-19 50-meter Butterfly, Kartikaya Choudhary (Jammu) triumphed with an

impressive 00:33:10, edging out Junaid (Srinagar) and Kousar Ali (Srinagar), who took silver

and bronze.

Under-14 Races Highlight Emerging Talent

The Under-14 events drew some of the most exciting performances of the championship. In

the 100-meter Breaststroke, Rajvardhan Singh (Jammu) struck gold, followed by Dakar

Viran Yadav (Jammu) and Abrar Ali (Srinagar). The 50-meter Freestyle was dominated by

Aryan Parbhakar (Jammu), who clocked a lightning-fast 29:30, ahead of Ayansh Gupta

(Jammu) and Mehdi Mushtaq (Srinagar).

Aryan continued his winning streak in the 50-meter Butterfly, clinching another gold with

35:17. Adnan Hussain (Srinagar) finished second, while Faheem Ali (Srinagar) was

disqualified. In the 50-meter Backstroke, Pratyaksh Parma (Jammu) claimed first place,

followed by Ayanesh Gupta (Jammu) and Mustazir Ali (Srinagar).

The two-day championship drew widespread appreciation from coaches, parents, and

officials, who praised the young athletes for their enthusiasm and discipline. The Department

of Youth Services & Sports commended IDPS School Sujwan for hosting the event

successfully and ensuring a well-coordinated and encouraging environment for the

swimmers.

The Inter-District Swimming Championship 2025 concluded on a high note, celebrating

teamwork, determination, and the spirit of healthy competition—hallmarks of Jammu and

Kashmir’s growing sports culture.