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SportsPosted at: Feb 24 2018 9:12PM


Goa to host Swimmathon on Feb 25

Panaji, Feb 24 (UNI) Goa Tourism on Saturdady announced its official support for the Square Off Sports’ sixth edition of Swimmathon, to be held on 25th February, 2018 at Colva Beach in South Goa. Goa Minister for Tourism and Sports Manohar Ajgaonkar will be Chief Guest of the event. According to a statement here, Swimmathon has been accredited by Swimming Federation of India (SFI). It is the Official National Selection Trials for Open Water Swimming in India and both the men and women winners of the ten km and five km races will represent India at the FINA World Championships and other international events like Asian Games and Commonwealth Games in 2018. Lending added credibility and athletic prowess, Virdhawal Khade, 2014 Asian Games Bronze medalist and Arjuna Awardee, will represent Swimmathon as the brand ambassador.
This year, Swimmathon has announced the highest cash prize in Indian Open Water Swimming history with a total cash purse of around Rs 4 lakh. The winners of 10 km races and 5 km races in both male and female categories will win Rs 50,000 each and Rs 25,000 each respectively. In addition, the winners will also get gift hampers from sponsor brands. The winners of last edition of Swimmathon qualified to represent India in the FINA World Championship held at Russia and the Olympic Qualifiers at Portugal.
''We are extremely thankful to Goa Tourism for extending their support for Swimmathon. Open Sea Swimming is
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