JAMMU, Sep 17: The Jammu & Kashmir Swimming Association has congratulated the swimmers from the Union Territory who participated in the 22nd National Masters Swimming Championship and brought laurels to J&K by qualifying for the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship.
Association President Ramandeep Singh Soodan and General Secretary Bharat Kumar Sharma extended their congratulations to all the participating swimmers for their commendable performances.
A historic achievement was recorded by three real sisters from J&K—Babita Rani, Bindu Pathania and Kiran Jamwal—who participated in the 22nd National Masters Swimming Championship held at Bahadurgarh, Haryana. The trio qualified to represent India at the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, from October 4 to 10, 2026.
Their achievement has been described as a significant milestone for the swimming movement in Jammu & Kashmir, as the three sisters have earned the opportunity to compete at the international level and represent the country.
Among the male participants, Bharat Bhushan Gupta also qualified for the Asian Masters Championship.
The J&K swimmers competed and qualified in their respective age categories, ranging from 25 to 80 years, demonstrating that dedication, fitness and sporting spirit know no age barriers.
The Jammu & Kashmir Swimming Association expressed its best wishes to all four swimmers for the upcoming Asian Masters Swimming Championship and hoped that they would continue to make J&K and India proud with their performances.