Swimmers from Nagpur have brought pride to the city with an impressive performance at the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship 2026, held in Bengaluru from October 4 to 10. The Nagpur contingent delivered a remarkable display of skill, dedication and endurance, winning a total of 21 medals, including 5 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze medals across various age categories.

The achievement highlights the growing enthusiasm for masters swimming in Nagpur and the commitment of local athletes who continue to compete at major sporting events. Their performance reflects years of practice, discipline and determination, demonstrating that age is no barrier to pursuing sporting excellence.

Among the standout performers, Anjali Shah, competing in the 70–74 age category, won gold in the 200-metre breaststroke and secured three additional medals. Sushama Bajpai, in the 60–64 category, won four medals, including gold in the 400-metre freestyle event. Jyotsna Zade, competing in the 50–54 category, also contributed to the team's success by winning two medals.

Naina Gokhale, representing the 45–49 age category, secured four medals, including gold in the 200-metre breaststroke and the 4×50-metre freestyle relay. Akshaya Zanzad, Aswin Mokashi, and Dr. Pradnya Gulhane also won medals in their respective categories, further strengthening Nagpur's overall medal tally. Riddhi Parmar earned a silver medal in the 4×50-metre freestyle relay in the 25–29 category.

Other swimmers, including Kuldeep Sankhala, Nitisha Shambharkar and Divya Pillai, also represented Nagpur at the championship, contributing to the city's presence at the international masters swimming event.

Following their successful campaign in Bengaluru, the swimmers are now preparing for the World Masters Swimming Championship, scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary, in July 2027. The upcoming championship will provide another opportunity for the athletes to showcase their talent and represent their city and country on the international stage.

The Nagpur swimmers' achievement is a proud moment for the city and an inspiration for aspiring athletes. Their dedication, perseverance and passion for swimming demonstrate the value of consistent effort and lifelong participation in sports. With Budapest 2027 on the horizon, the team will be looking to build on this success and achieve further milestones.