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Chuchura software engineer Prasenjit wins twin bronze at Asian Masters
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News18•11-10-2026, 18:44
Chuchura software engineer Prasenjit wins twin bronze at Asian Masters
- •Prasenjit Das, a software engineer by profession and swimmer by passion, won two bronze medals for India at the Asian Masters Swimming Championship.
- •He resumed swimming in 2022 following a severe shoulder injury sustained during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of his physical rehabilitation.
- •Competing in the 35-39 age group in Bengaluru, he secured twin bronze medals in the 50-meter freestyle and 50-meter breaststroke events.
- •He overcame severe work pressure, a shoulder injury, and a viral infection right before the international tournament to achieve this feat.
- •Having qualified for the 2027 World Masters Swimming Championship in Budapest, he is currently seeking financial support and sponsors to fund his journey.
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Prasenjit Das won twin bronze medals in the 35-39 age group category by finishing the 50-meter freestyle in 28.59 seconds and the 50-meter breaststroke in 36.81 seconds.
Following his success on the Asian stage, Prasenjit has qualified for the 2027 World Aquatics Masters Championship, scheduled to be held in Budapest, Hungary, in June-July 2027.
Representing West Bengal at the 22nd National Masters Swimming Championship in Haryana, he won a total of four medals comprising one gold, one silver, and two bronze.
