Brief
Asian Masters Swimming Championships to be held in Bengaluru Oct 4-10
The second edition of the Asian Masters Swimming Championships will take place in Bengaluru with over 1,500 participants from nine Asian nations.
By Felo News Desk · Published
More than 1,500 swimmers are set to compete in the second Asian Masters Swimming Championships in Bengaluru from Sunday, October 4, to Saturday, October 10, according to a PTI release.
What happened
The inaugural edition was held in Japan in 2016. This year, the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) will host the event under the aegis of Asia Aquatics, with the Karnataka Swimming Association acting as the local organising partner.
What the reports add
Participants are expected from India, Sri Lanka, Iran, Thailand, Japan, China, Oman, Malaysia and South Korea.
What was said
“The championship will bring together swimmers across Masters age categories,” the organisers said in a release. Monal Choksi, secretary‑general of SFI, added, “The participation of over 1,500 people, including more than 1,000 Indian swimmers, underlines the growing popularity of Masters swimming and the enthusiasm for the sport across Asia.”
Key facts
- The Asian Masters Swimming Championships will be held in Bengaluru from October 4-10, 2026. (news18.com)
- More than 1,500 swimmers, including over 1,000 Indians, are expected to take part. (news18.com)
- The event is the second edition; the first was in Japan in 2016. (news18.com)
- The Swimming Federation of India is hosting under Asia Aquatics, with Karnataka Swimming Association as local partner. (news18.com)
- Swimmers from nine countries – India, Sri Lanka, Iran, Thailand, Japan, China, Oman, Malaysia and South Korea – will compete. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “Asian Masters Swimming Cships to be held in Bengaluru from October 4-10”
