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Innovative swimming competition in Nadia emphasizes life-saving skills
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News18•14-10-2026, 21:51
Innovative swimming competition in Nadia emphasizes life-saving skills
- •The annual swimming competition commenced at the Jhilmil Municipal Swimming Pool, managed by the Shantipur Municipality.
- •Experts highlight that swimming is not only a physical exercise but also an essential life skill that helps prevent drowning and boosts confidence.
- •Coach Amitabh Sheikh stated that students trained at this pool have achieved remarkable success at state and national levels.
- •Around 110 students participated across four categories for boys and girls in today's competition, with top contestants receiving awards.
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The annual swimming competition held at the "Jhilmil" Municipal Swimming Pool aims to raise awareness about the necessity of teaching children how to swim from an early age, promoting it not just as exercise but as a crucial life-saving skill.
Experts note that regular swimming activates nearly all body muscles, enhances cardiovascular and respiratory functions, keeps weight under control, improves physical endurance, puts low stress on joints, and helps reduce mental stress.
Around 110 students participated across four categories for boys and girls. According to coach Amitabh Sheikh, students trained at this pool have achieved remarkable success, including eight students at the state level and three at the national level in 'fin swimming'.
