PANAJI
The Goa University Inter-Collegiate Swimming Championship for Men and Women for the academic year 2025–26 was successfully conducted at the SAG Swimming Pool, Campal, Panjim, witnessing enthusiastic participation from 25 colleges across the state.
A total of ten competitive events were held in both the men's and women's categories, with several stellar performances lighting up the tournament.
Top Honours: Aryan Sharma of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar, was named Best Swimmer - Men, while Alaqua Agnelo Brito of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, bagged the Best Swimmer - Women title. Both athletes delivered outstanding performances, each setting two new championship records.
New Records Set:
Men: 200m Freestyle – Aryan Sharma (2:10.38); 100m Freestyle – Aryan Sharma (57.53)
Women: 50m Butterfly – Alaqua Agnelo Brito (30.87); 50m Freestyle – Alaqua Agnelo Brito (28.06)
Overall Championship Results
Men’s Category: Joint Winners: Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar & Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda; Third Place: Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College & Research Centre, Pernem
Women’s Category:
Winners: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa; Runners-up: V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Management, Raia; Third Place: Goa Medical College, Bambolim
Event-wise Results
Men’s Events
100m Freestyle: 1st: Aryan Sharma (57.53), Dhempe College; 2nd: Yash Gaonkar (1:07.35), Agnel Institute, Assagao; 3rd: Abhiraj R. Patil (1:10.18), Chowgule College, Margao
200m Freestyle: 1st: Aryan Sharma (2:10.38), Dhempe College; 2nd: Narayan Giri (2:50.18), Govt. College, Pernem; 3rd: Mitesh Barak (3:04.10), Padre Conceicao College
100m Backstroke: 1st: Harsh Basarikatti (1:12.81), Don Bosco Engineering; 2nd: Atharv Sawant (1:20.86), Govt. College, Pernem; 3rd: Shirshak Naik (1:27.96), Goa Multi-Faculty, Dharbandora
100m Butterfly: 1st: Narayan Giri (1:22.81), Govt. College, Pernem; 2nd: Abrar Momin (1:40.75), Goa Medical College; 3rd: Anish Kambli (1:43.65), Goa Medical College
100m Breaststroke: 1st: Harsh Basarikatti (1:17.28), Don Bosco Engineering; 2nd: Ivan E. Pereira (1:20.25), Padre Conceicao College; 3rd: Yash Gaonkar (1:24.22), Agnel Institute, Assagao
Women’s Events
50m Freestyle: 1st: Alaqua Brito (28.06), St. Xavier’s College; 2nd: Anoushka Rodrigues (37.84), VM Salgaocar Institute; 3rd: Aditi Nahar (38.69), VM Salgaocar Institute
100m Freestyle: 1st: Shreeja Gad (1:16.23), St. Xavier’s College; 2nd: Natasha Fernandes (1:29.35), Goa Medical College; 3rd: Tanvi Nadkarni (1:33.72), Goa Medical College
50m Backstroke: 1st: Anoushka Rodrigues (48.03), VM Salgaocar Institute; 2nd: Sanjana Narvekar (51.32), St. Xavier’s College; 3rd: Megan Fe Almeida (52.63)
50m Butterfly: 1st: Alaqua Brito (30.87), St. Xavier’s College; 2nd: Natasha Fernandes (44.47), Goa Medical College; 3rd: Tanvi Nadkarni (48.50), Goa Medical College
50m Breaststroke: 1st: Shreeja Gad (43.02), St. Xavier’s College; 2nd: Aditi Nahar (51.47), VM Salgaocar Institute; 3rd: Sparsh Naik (53.82), VM Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar
The championship reflected not only the competitive spirit of student athletes but also the growing standards of aquatic sports across Goa’s educational institutions. Goa University congratulates all participants and institutions for their commendable performances.
