80 schools will participate in three-day swimming meet in DPS Kalyanpur from October 3 to 5

Around 850 student swimmers of 80 schools of eastern states will participate in three-day CBSE East Zone swimming competition slated to be held here at DPS Kalyanpur from October 3 to 5.

Addressing reporters, Archana Nigam, principal of the host school, said the championship would be held in four age groups (U-12.14,16 and 19 years) in boys and girls category. There would be eight events for U-12 age group and 12 events for U-14 age group. Similarly, in under 16 and 19 years age group there would be 17 and 18 events respectively.

She said officially there would be overall and individual championship but the school would present championships in boys and girls group separately and best swimmer in each group would also be awarded.

Replying to a question, she said the school pool was of 25 mtrs in length. Events from 50 meters to 1500 mtrs long would be held. On the opening day and second day there would be 43 events while on third day would be 24 events.

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Courtesy: The Times of India