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Assam swimmers Dolly Kaur Das and Himantaa Barbara excel at Asian Masters Championships
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM
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Assam's Dolly Kaur Das and Himantaa Barbara delivered standout performances at the Asian Masters Swimming Championship, drawing attention to the state's talent in the sport.
Two swimmers from Assam, Dolly Kaur Das and Himantaa Barbara, made a significant impact at the Asian Masters Swimming Championship. Their performances were highlighted in the competition, underscoring the growing strength of Assam's swimming community on an international stage.
Both athletes competed in multiple events, posting times that placed them among the top finishers in their respective categories. Their achievements have been praised by coaches and officials, who see the results as a testament to the rigorous training programs back home.
The strong showing by Das and Barbara is expected to inspire more young swimmers in the region and could lead to increased support for aquatic sports in Assam. Their success also adds to India's overall presence in the Masters swimming circuit.
Officials from the Indian swimming federation have noted the importance of such performances for the country's broader sporting objectives, emphasizing the need to nurture talent from all states.
As the championship concludes, attention now turns to upcoming national and international meets where the Assam duo will aim to build on their recent success.
Both athletes competed in multiple events, posting times that placed them among the top finishers in their respective categories. Their achievements have been praised by coaches and officials, who see the results as a testament to the rigorous training programs back home.
The strong showing by Das and Barbara is expected to inspire more young swimmers in the region and could lead to increased support for aquatic sports in Assam. Their success also adds to India's overall presence in the Masters swimming circuit.
Officials from the Indian swimming federation have noted the importance of such performances for the country's broader sporting objectives, emphasizing the need to nurture talent from all states.
As the championship concludes, attention now turns to upcoming national and international meets where the Assam duo will aim to build on their recent success.