Gujarat, Chennai and Sri Lanka Swimming triangular Sept 2 and 3

The inaugural Triangular Schools Swimming Championships, with Swimmers from Gujarat and Chennai from India and Sri Lanka participating will be held on September 2 and 3 at Nalanda College pool commencing from 8.30 a.m. on each day. The Triangular is organised and hosted by Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association (SLSASA).

Some of the Sri Lanka Schools participants, fresh after participating at the 2nd Asian Schools Swimming Championships in Hong Kong last month and the 10th edition of South Asian Games - swimming disciplines, are expected to perform well at this meet. The swimmers will participate in six categories in both boys and girls under-9, under-11, under-13, under-15, under-17 and under-19.

Altogether 58 events will be worked off at the two-day meet. The best swimmer among boys and girls will be selected and special trophies will be presented. All winners, runners-up and those finishing third will receive medals and certificates.

The boys and girls overall champions will be awarded the SLSASA Challenge Trophy. First day's programme (Sept 2): Freestyle event (all age groups) boys and girls, Breast stroke and Individual medley (under-17 and under-19). Second day (3rd September) events: Back stroke, Butterfly stroke (all age groups), Individual medley (under-13 and under-19) Mrs. Ranjani de Fonseka, Secretary SLSASA informs that all participants from Sri Lanka schools should produce the valid ID Card issued by the SLSASA.

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