“Age is not a barrier for sports persons, its remarkable to see people participating at various levels inspite of their old age in veterans events and gave their best”, said : Dr. Vivek Awasare, Principal Nashikrao Tirpude College Of Phy. Edu. at the felicitation program of two veteran swimmers of Aqua Sports Club, Ms. Anjali Gajbhiye and Ms. Nilima Dharkar who are representing India at the Open International Masters Swimming Championship Dubai. The Championship will be held on 27th to 29th October 2023 at Dubai Police officers Club, Al Zahrawy Stadium.
The felicitation function was conducted yesterday on 22nd October 2023 at Rashtrasant Tukodoji Maharaj Krida Sankul Swimming Pool Near Gita Mandir Nagpur. Dr. Vivek Awasare Principal Nashikrao Tirpude College Of Phy. Edu., Dr. Pravin Lamkhade Sr. Coach Aqua Sports Club, Shri Sahil Wankhade Sr. Admin of the above sports complex were the guest of honour at the function.
The dignitaries on the stage felicitate Anjali & Nilima for their achievement and wish them good for their international event. Anjali Gajbhiye & Nilima Dharkar perform well at the Veterans National Swimming Championship held at Delhi and thus got selected to represent India at Dubai International competition. Anjali is representing India in the age category Female 40-44 yrs. in the event 100 & 200 mts. Freestyle, and 50 & 100 mts. Breaststroke.
Whereas Nilima is representing India in the age category Female 50-54 yrs in the event 100 & 200 mts. Freestyle, 50 mts. Breaststroke and 50 mts. Backstroke. The above swimmers have glorious record in swimming since last year sharing the victory podium in every event. They are the members of Aqua Sports Club taking swimming training under the able Guidance of Senior Coach Dr. Pravin Lamkhade (NSNIS, Patiala) and ASCA Level – 5 Coach Shri Vishal Chandurkar Sir.
Aqua Sports Club President Shri Mohan Nahatkar, Secretary Shri Mangesh Gadre, Director Midland Sports Shri Prashant Ugemuge, Operations Manager NIT Pool Shri Ashwin Janbandhu, Dr. Vivek Awasare, Shri Sahil Wankhade, parents of Aqua Sports Club swimmers and sports lovers from all the corners of the city congratulate Anjali & Nilima and wish them good luck for their coming venture.